It has several major advantages over SD IRA making it way superior.

Major game changer.Good luck Lise!

Ideally setup recurring online bill pay, so the money comes out automatically.

BUT the seller has been doing some major renovation work (new bathrooms, plumbing, electrical) but without Chicago permits. 

Also be sure to get good legal counsel if you elect to move forward, there are a lot of moving parts to a deal like this and you could overlook a seemingly minor point that creates a major problem later. 

It turned into a major renovation project, but it all worked out in the end. 

You can even go diamond pattern to the linear strip then square the rest of the way just to mix it up from bathroom to bathroom.Ultimately you should go with what a majority of yoyrvtenants will like the best and whatbis the most cost effective (which equates to cost per tile vs the longevity of the tile).

There is new construction happening on the block already and it's very well located near major public transportation.

I have been reading books, studying online, going to seminars in my area, and I am just starting to listen to all the podcast on the site.Although I live in NY, the market is extremely difficult to get into as a newbie investor, as most would know.

Online marketing is very competitive.