This is common in the Chicago market.

They suggest relying on the inspection contingency instead.Is this a common practice right now, or is it specific to my area?

I’m interested in how do we scale this single family unit into maybe a duplex or etc…We don’t utilize a PM since it’s only a single unit and it’s close to our primary residence. 

Common mistakes can cost thousands.

Partner Driven financed the Hiawatha Way deal by utilizing internal capital resources.

@Woralak Bryant, be careful about shutting off utilities.

. *** What loan structure and fees do you all commonly lock down and what would you recommend in my situation?

Smoking weed, sure.Just use common sense.

I think you crossed 2 of the more common real estate tax benifits.Section 121: Primary Residence Capital Gains Tax Exclusion What it is: Excludes up to $250,000 ($500,000 if married) of capital gains when selling your primary home. 

On Friday afternoon and over the weekend I did all my due diligence (visible condition, title letter, city violations, outstanding utilities) and everything is pretty clean.