Quote from @Bernice Dezelan: Hello, How do you comp a property that is 12,000 sq ft and mixed use 3 vacant store fronts and apartments above?

Companies like CFA do much more in depth market analysis and research than I know I ever have done so some latch onto the back of those companies and look to invest in areas that these large companies are opening new/more stores in as a starting point. 

There is also a 3 car garage in the back, which could be rented separately and room to store an RV in the back as well.

Sea and mountain views, nearby public transport, the hospital, restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, 5 min walk to the beach and 20 min walk to old town.

(Fuzzy math--would need to see the details, all the other disclaimers...)You can use a rental agreement to offset the payment of the home you are departing for underwriting purposes on the new purchase loan. 

Don't forget to tell the tenant where you will store their security deposit.

Buy some 5 gallon buckets with lids.Buy the following and store in buckets or 2 liter bottles.50 lb bag chickpea or garbanzo beans     50 black beans. 50 pinto beans.       50 rice50 Idaho potato50 red potato50 onions50 carrotsBulk pasta, or make it yourself(cheaper but a lot of work).Meat:Large spiral cut ham 20 lbPork tenderloin- 20 lb cut into boneless pork chops.Cheapest roast 20 lb.

I have had two insurance claims in the past year:1 my son's ebike was stolen in front of a grocery store. 

We've figured out each other's schedules, so this doesn't happen too often.Another issue is that the housemate may try to make the house their own - furnishing it, putting up their art in the common areas, storing things in the garage, etc.

Next StepsContact 311 or the Chicago Department of Water Management to request a meter recheck or usage audit.If the new bills seem drastically off, request a review for billing errors or adjustments.Consider installing low-flow fixtures or monitoring usage with a smart meter device to ensure there’s no hidden waste.It’s frustrating, but you’re not alone in this!