Chicago, with its vibrant neighborhoods and strong rental market, is a prime location for this strategy.

This could easily cost you $10’s of thousands if you plan to stay in the home 5+ years when you return. 

I just graduated college this past semester and I’m working in construction full time now.

Identify the need that you can deliver on.Grow: you, your income and opportunities will increase as you continue to do the above.Biggerpocket podcast is a good launch point.

Oh wow, absolutely love all of these tips and details!

If you are looking at this property from a residential and rental perspective, then it may work as long as you are willing to put your own income into the property. 

Hey @Joy Daniels, I read everything I can all the time.I read a few blogs that go over products and some design.

As you begin your REI journey here is one tip I have for you:Use this website as you are trying to narrow down the places you want to invest in. https://www.areavibes.com/Its awesome because it gives you a "total livability score" & you can compare different zip codes & streets to others. 

If you haven’t already, I’d scope out the municipalities around town.. from what I read in The Economist, the Phoenix metropo area continues to rank high for job growth, which usually bodes well for new builds.

Quick tips:1st - you do not need income to get financing.