I have never been more content with my life. 

The markets investors like you want to live in and invest in are often two totally different places, so don't limit yourself yo a single plan. 

@Adedotun Kembi Most lenders will only lend a total of 65-75% on a rental and at much higher interest rates due to the higher risk.

Quote from @Patrick M Nichols: Cogo is a total scam... lots of fees on the front end.

I'm totally good with some sweat equity but I'm not in a position to do Roof, siding, structural repairs and such.

Hey @Mike Nelson, never assume anything about STR rules and regs.Here is the STR rules for Oak Park - https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/oakparkil/latest/oakpa...I would call the city and make sure it is legal for a specific property.Now regarding the famous person angle, sure it can add value to the property or as a STR, but for STR use, I would think you would need it to be in original condition with a lot of the furniture and knick-knacks that were owned by the famous person along with a bunch of photos etc featuring the famous person.If you buy a place that has been totally redone but was owned by someone famous but has no features or things that were theirs, then I don't see it being a draw. 

YES, a person CAN sell without total site cleanup from a house fire.

just staying totally away from politics, state laws, etc. for a second - just forget that, as that is not my point and that is not why i'm bringing it up - BLUF: Texas is building houses for people to live in, and CT isn't.

The total amount left in by the money parter would be 32k and the estimate profit would be 35k over a 3 year period of time or a 36% IRR over 3 years.

Deal 2: Duplex (older home that needs TLC in good location)Purchase price: 120k, Rehab 40k, Total all in: 180kExpected Rent: $2,400/month to $2,700/monthDeal 3: 5 Plex (is that even a word?