I'm also in Chicago (like @Jonathan Klemm :), and am always looking to connect with more female RE investors, especially those who are actively doing, or aspiring to work on, fix & flips.

I wanted to know what are your thoughts on the 70% rule.

From there, it was suggested to ask what they would rent the property for so you already know upfront before an offer is made on the property. 

If not, who are you finding for good flood insurance and home insurance on your rentals? 

Especially considering that the seller we bought the CFDs from did not report on the borrowers.

I have seen it on padsplits in ATL on the brokerage side - best way to mitigate risk is on the purchase AND exterior maintenance. 

Make sure you get him/her on your team.I believe in multiple partners on a business like this since (except for the alumni friend who actually might not have that much experience), y'all have no experience.

First, not many people get 90% on their first. 

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: You are ready to share deals that you worked hard to put under contract with someone on Facebook? 

I had a drafted reply to you and still working on this deal.