Moreover, I'd much prefer to make a connection on here, as opposed to the mundane Indeed job search.I also have a $100K line of credit that I’d be willing to invest as part of a partnership in the right opportunity.

More than anything I would like to see some form of upside so I don't particularly have to underwrite for appreciation, it's almost a bonus.  

@Drake BackmanBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate tax strategist can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding a tax  strategist specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your tax strategist remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year.

Hey Jonathan,The program was through Lead-Safe Chicago https://www.leadsafechicago.org/lead-service-line-replacemen..., we had an old water meter that was replaced with a newer one as part of the program. 

They are paying me rent directly.  

We will monitor the trend closely to see if it is a data glitch.Rentals - Availability by MonthThe number of homes for rent had a significant decrease MoM, in line with our expectations.Rentals - Median Time to RentMedian time to rent decreased significantly in January, in line with our expectations.Rentals - Months of SupplyAbout 1.3 months of supply for our target rental property profile.

I started out with a house hack, and I would say that that was definitely safe for me when I was in college as I could afford the Mortgage even if my renter didn't pay.

My initial plan had been to do something like Rent-to-Retirement or REI Nation- assuming that I'd be leaving money on the table to pay for their expertise, but hoping that I would learn through the process and develop the confidence to strike out on my own later. 

If anyone finds a deal that meet the criteria Jerry is looking for then contact me and I will take it and pay you 10k and you wont even have to pay anything up front.

Tenants should pay for that.My lease considered normal to be a few items hung using 1" nails or smaller.