Take it with a grain of salt!

I understand the point about the negative reviews from tenants on maintenance requests, and how they should be taken with a grain of salt.

Hello, we have 2 rental properties in Salt Lake City, and both have conservatively at least $200K in equity in each.

I'm not a mortgage professional, so take this with a grain of salt, but I do not foresee any issues with refinancing as long as there is a habitable house to use as collateral and the property is properly seasoned.

Take this with a grain of salt.

professional buyers professional sellers and ANY BROKER worth his salt is going to double end these deals first and foremost and then only put it out to the other agents when they have run through all their personal book of buyers.. 

There`s also a way to provide more security to the seller by getting them back the asset if you happened to default without the negative impact on their credit.I`m no expert with my fragmented knowledge so take this with a grain of salt and do more research before attempting a deal.

Any special rules for landlords in winter time in Chicago, like puting salt on walkways?

Most meet ups will try to sell you something, so due your due diligence and make sure you take everything they say with a grain of salt, especially if they are asking for your wallet.Good luck!

@Brian Cassanego I'm an investor in my local market in Utah (Utah and Salt Lake Counties), and while prices are going up here pretty quickly, we have still found a few deals that will cash flow $300-700/mo.