Of course, for 3, you want to have your financing lined up, but you don't complete the contingency until you are under contract and headed toward closing. 1, 2, and 4 all happen after you lock the property up.6 is the one you should focus on beforehand, especially if from out-of-state.

That way, you'll have plenty of time to tackle any problems head-on.

@Christopher Robert Noland hit the nail on the head mostly.  

He is also not local to Chicago anymore, but he lived here before he headed south.

Kill 2 birds with 1 check, reinvigorating areas and creating the growth and expansion that feeds not only housing needs but with all the ancillary things one needs to have along with a roof over the head. 

I have an applicant that I should have out-front denied based on income, but I approved them and tried justifying it in my head.

Whereas in the past lenders did not attempt to enforce the “due on sale” clause, this was in an era when interest rates were heading lower and transfers of ownership were not easy to identify.  

You just made a good point that many people are in over their head.

If the lack of showings is due to specific concerns (like the cesspool or possible mold), address those issues head-on

It is equipped with the following: - Office - 2 mechanic bays with lifts - 1 bay for mobile detailing  - Car lot for 70 cars Lot of ideas go through my head but figured i would reach out to the BP community.