I have my own set of concerns about this, but wanted to get some additional thoughts/perspectives.1.

Not looking to get political but I’m curious how others think, from a real estate perspective, how the new SAFE-T Act that goes into effect on January 1st in Illinois will effect real estate across the state especially in Chicago.

His perspective and strategies for meeting influential and helpful people, and then for turning those little meetings into meaningful connections, are pure gold. 

hey Trevor, I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on here.I do appreciate the apology you offered them and now.

from the perspective of a primarily urban dweller with friend in tech/biotech etc--the average high paid young professional with virtual work capabilities thinks of themselves as basically an independent contractor even when they have a job.

Painting the ceiling doesn’t sound much but a bright white freshly painted ceiling really makes a difference as well as modern colors on the walls.  

This disintinction makes 203k FHA better from a qualification perspective because the self sufficiency rule above is easier to meet especially when future market rents or ARV rents are much higher.Regarding your comment about "throwing money away," about paying mortgage insurance, you're not throwing money away its because the MI is needed for you to qualify with no money down.

He's getting out of there while the getting's good from his perspective. 

You will start to grasp all of the different benefits of owning real estate and learn the different real estate investing strategies pretty quick.Plus your experience as a firefighter probably will translate over to your investing business, just because you are getting a very deep perspective on different neighborhoods all around your market.

From a value perspective my best guess is an appraiser would value it similar to a duplex.