I’m talking about getting thorough with expense estimates, factoring in property taxes, insurance, and a cushion for maintenance.

Liquidity is important if this is money you plan to put to work in the near term. 

Plan my next day 6 most important tasks - I've been on top of this, but still a challenge to get them all crossed offPlus, most importantly, we have 4 projects here in Chicago we are working to bedone before the end of the year so we can start some new projects off on the right foot!

Have you considered investing in any other markets and how you plan to manage the property? 

@Jordan Kaylor   Would your plan be to buy properties that needed work to force appreciation? 

When i press on the cracked areas, it does not appear soft or wet.I plan to fix it, but I worry it may reappear in months.

Initially, our plan was to fix the drywall leaks, clean out the property, and relist it for a small profit.

Insurance not covering it would be the least of your problems.

Share a clear business plan with numbers showing expected purchase, rehab costs, ARV, and rental income.

Initially, our plan was to fix the drywall leaks, clean out the property, and relist it for a small profit.