I personally think being a landlord in Chicago is easy and I have never had an eviction. 

I personally will try to avoid buying a home under 1000 square feet again.

i have seen many do very well getting on a team.Myself personally I would concentrate on listings 1000%  Buyers only if well knownand wont waste your time. 

She'd probably be able to put you on the line as a co-borrower.I've done this personally and it's been great for me and my situation!

My personal opinion: he's not the only one "doing it right" but he's definitely on the very short list of those that are.Just my .02note: I don't participate in his deals.

I have a 780 credit score and no debt besides my personal residence.

Insurance- personal property.  

If I understand correctly; the seller would receive 80% ($40,000) directly from the mortgagee at closing and would enter into a personal agreement with me for the 20% down payment ($10,000) in which he would be reimbursed separately from my mortgage payments at a separately agreed upon rate and term?

So when you build your pocket neighborhood, which is an interesting concept, what's to stop an undesirable person from moving in.

I have a situation where a person I know is moving out of the country and would be looking to put their home for sale in the summer.