Completely agree, Thank you, now to work on that in under a min. 

.$1,510/month and making your money back in under 3.5 years isn't too bad.If it still appraises for 142/sqft after 6 months then you could cash out ~38k (75%) (~33k minus closing) and still make ~700.00/month accounting for the increased mortgage and possibly taxes. 

Lucky you got in under the deadline and that you qualified!

Go on craiglist in the area you want to buy in. Under

The first property i listed on there went under contract and sold with a full price cash offer in under a week.

. - getting a paying tenant out in under 5 months in Chicago is not a realistic option unless you are going to offer cash for keys.

I've been able to put an extra $60K toward my mortgage in under 3 years and it wasn't just lying around in my bank account nor did I scrimp and save.

But, these past few years seller's agent are inundated, and inundated with good offers over asking --- we've all heard about this or "been there done that" these past few years. 

All in under replacement costs hedges you against future supply coming on the market.

They are easy to swap out with your existing doorbell and I had mine setup in under an hour.