And you're totally right, housing issues cut across political and other lines.

Try COGO funding, as this is their funding...go straight to them maybe?

It will cut down on the fake accounts created to promote certain individuals, markets etc.

Was last year abnormal or you think the normMy guess is you will spend a lot more than $200k on an attorney with benefits etc. but if it cuts down in expenses it definitely is something I would consider and even if it costs a little more, having control with having someone in house does reduce unknown costs and risks. 

They recognize the buyer can destroy the seller credit, but they are in such dire straights that the risk is justified 2) the seller knows the buyer and has so much trust in the buyer that they have every confidence that the buyer will perform on the loan.From a buyer, it provides a means to get an interest rate from NLT q1 2022 that is a fraction of today’s rate.  

@Mark Ainley I know all about rent burden from straight up chicago investor podcast episode 53! 

As others have said, you will get lent more money usually with rehab involved than on a straight acquisition loan.

If they will "cut corners" by not getting licensed, how well will the quality of work be?

I would recommend finding some local meetups to attend, and also tuning into the Straight Up Chicago Investor's Podcast.

I want to be straight with you - trying to invest with absolutely no cash reserves is really risky.