Hey Chimi, If you have an SSN, and permanent residency here in the U.S., you won't need an ITIN loan.

After a year, decide if you will move back to the house in IL or buy a permanent home in Atlanta. 

The money you DON'T use toward bills permanently brings your total mortgage balance down and the money you DO use toward bills temporarily holds the balance down sort of "leaning" on your mortgage balance until you need it.

If you have alot of ties to the area and think the move may not be permanent you don't have to make a decision right away.

It’s the smoke, noxious chemicals, mold, and permanent odor deep into all the wall and attic cavities that can only really be dealt with by full gut demo.

A piece of me wants to pivot closer to Intel, but the other piece of me believes the influx of transient workers and permanent high earning employees will drive demand with STR's in the Hocking Hills. 

The (BRRRR) process of growing your portfolio is illustrated below.This method is how successful investors grow their portfolios over time.In summary, you can’t afford to buy in low-cost locations if you want to achieve financial security with the least total capital possible.In SummaryLocations with high appreciation:Enable you to to achieve permanent financial independence because prices and rents keep pace with inflation.Reduces the total capital required to acquire the number of properties you need to replace your current income.Locations with low appreciation:Provide short-term financial freedom because rents and prices will not keep pace with inflation.

Take a drive through the valley and every other property has 3-4 short term rentals PLUS a primary residence for the permanent resident.

If I were in your shoes,  and you really want to get involved in real estate, buy a multi-family that's 1-2 hrs away, get a roommate for your unit, and have that be your permanent address for a year or so, and rent a room closer to your work.  

Do not glue or use any other "permanent" means of securing a sign.