Deadbolt and a kickstop work wonders.Keep the lights on in the building. 

Please again shed some light on why someone should get their license otherwise??

Suburbs south of Chicago (Homewood, Hazel Crest, Matteson, etc) that had solid <$150k inventory 2-3 yrs ago now have very few properties that pencil out. 

We closed ours in and put a split HVAC in there with LED lights and full blown commercial machines, like many in the area. 

Will have a huge effect on rates/fees though if you decide to do a DSCR loan with light or no prepay

A lot of times you have to submit plans for the project, the permitting office reviews your proposals and then either gives you the green light, not necessarily to start building, but going ahead to submit your design/renderings of the actual property.

Open concept living w/ tall ceilings & large windows-allowing tons of natural light!

I'm also afraid of rehab costs since I just did a renovation so I'm thinking buying turnkey out-of-state or something with light rehab (cosmetic work). 

Look at trim, windows, the little things… can you keep light fixtures?

The inspection isn't very hard, make sure the plugs are grounded, the hot water works, the toilets flush, drains work and light switches work.