Are there any members in Madison County, Illinois who can provide any guidance on the eviction process, with any tips or lessons learned. 

Just make sure to vet them carefully and ask for references from past deals and proof of their track record.

Higher-quality areas attract tenants who are more reliable and tend to take better care of the property.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:Financing: Since you’ll be starting your internship soon, lenders may look at your projected income or require a co-signer until you have a longer work history.

Any tips on finding reliable professionals in my area?

If the above is true, the income will offset the debt in the DTI calculation, so who cares? 

I don't personally care about checks anymore so that wasn't an important feature for me. 

One small tip: keep your communication channels clear and open with your property manager.

Also I dont know the state of the house ie is it completely derelict and trashed or what not, as previously stated i dont care about the house, just the land.

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