Only 1 out of the 10 that showed was actually licensed but he was mentally unstable, to say the least...Most that showed had no transportation and/or drivers license, they had a family member drive them to the site. 

Transportation is always a good thing for rentals, and values are low over there right now.

I just started out on my career as a transportation engineer, but I'm finding there are other avenues to creating income.

Lastly, in your opinions, does having a property with a driveway to park a car a necessity or luxury in these areas (close to the city with public transportation)?

Close to restaurants, public transport, attractions.

And boxing, transporting everything as well.

Specifically, Illinois has a huge talent pool of highly skilled workers, world-class universities, more money for investment, and better transportation with an airport with direct connections around the globe.

It's location makes in a great spot for transportation & logistics as well. 

Your transportation to the gigs, expenses, i.e. do you pay for your own costumes, etc. 

I have the knowledge and I know what Im doing but it’s transportation and finding sellers with no money cause I’m broke.