It just seems to make sense to get out of Illinois (especially Cook County) with outrageous property taxes, the new soda tax, and speculation of another rise in property taxes soon.

I'd avoid Cook (Crooks) county but the rest of the state is pretty decent!

@James Riley Cook Your best bet is to talk to a mortgage broker instead of a bank.

I also researched that I might be able to file a motion with the court asking for "use and occupation" for the tenant to pay rents while the case is going on... but not sure if this is applicable for IL cook county and how likely will we get the rents...Can you provide me advice on how to proceed? 

The only way I would consider it is a convection cook top, which is too expensive to justify in a rental.

unless a.) your needs are crazy low, b.) you want to play in the warzone neighborhoods and self-manage, or c.) you have a big ol' pot of money to start with.  

We love to read books, take walks, cook, and play outside! 

Also to find that information out you go to the cook county recorder of deeds. 

The town does not have inspections so that's a plus, it's in Will County (better than nearby Cook), and the stock is fairly diverse.  

Donald,Net worth is the same as any net: Assets - Debts.I am guessing that you want to know if the person your are financing has a pot to do their business in.Have them fill out a form 1003 (online for free) and pull a credit report.