One of the tenants is still on an old lease that has rolled over to month-to-month, and it makes no mention of the machines (after some investigating it seems that it's THEM that has continually caused this damage).  

Based on preliminary research, the market today makes that harder than ever.

This is a great place to learn and further investigate investing in real estate.

I can provide preliminary/planned site layout of spaces and cost estimates as well as projections for this area.

I've become more proactive in checking the water meters from time to time and when it's constantly moving I investigate.

Closed 3/15/212119: Unintentionally while working on the renovations for 2117, we noticed a lot of work going on next door and our realtor did some investigating - turns out they were in the middle of a flip but still off-market.

Sometimes it's nice to just find a place that sparks your interest and investigate it.Welcome to the forums Shipmate!  

Plenty of information is available online and just make sure you interview and investigate property management companies as this will be a key driver to your rental's success. 

An investigator through the Illinois Division of Real Estate contacted me after I received all of my $$ but i advised him to follow up with my previous PMC as I am sure there are more people out there like me.

Should I hire a private investigator?