Yes, those rules can be nudged up to a certain degree.  

Unfortunately breaking into an unoccupied dwelling is typically the lowest degree of burglary.

Not sure how far you are from Chicago proper, but the ULI (Urban Land Institute) is a global group with chapters in most big cities. 

Maybe you can say I got lucky it rose as much as it has and I would respond that we are talking degrees and even with my expected appreciation, I would have done great. 

I was browsing through San Bernardino State University's Real Estate Degree Program and noticed that some subjects align with those I've studied here in the Philippines.

There are other loan products out there with a varying degree of rates that could be alternatives, but I'm not an expert in mortgage products so I'd recommend speaking with a lender first. 

If you're applying for a Conventional/FHA/VA/ or USDA loan, then they will do a "global cash flow" where they take into account your PITI (Principal + Interest + Taxes + Insurance (hazard and flood) on all properties (second mortgages included), HOA payments, car payments, student loan payments, credit card payments, and installment loan payments in the numerator and your gross income in the denominator.

Yes, but im finishing up my associates degree in interior design the next coming year.

To the degree, one is realistic, the probability of finding a replacement property increase.Say you want to sell a fourplex to trade into and buy via 1031 a 20 unit apartment building.And the market cap rate is 6% but you want to buy something that offers a 6.5% cap rate, you probably won’t be able to find it.

My tenants were putting their heat at 78 degrees and leaving windows open when it was -20 out.