Then isn't investing just becoming a drain on your quality of life?

Sort this road block out first; before it drain you out further more financially & mentally.

As of this year’s second quarter, the marketwide vacancy rate in the Chicago suburbs was 23 percent, a rate that’s close to a post-crisis high, according to a report by MB Real Estate.The downsizing AT&T is a drain on the suburbs.

Negative about it is I think the mechanical may be junk. they started jack hammering up around perimeter or basement for drain tile Positive all walls are exposed so i can update all electrical and plumbing.

Leaks were Significant drain on cash flow.No metered utilities - owners felt there were no leaks.

Chad,Installing an egress window in a basement will likely involve enlarging the existing window opening; digging a window well and tying it into the French drain; and, if deep enough, installing a ladder in your well.

Adding a sink and shower is doable as I could connect it to the kitchen supply and drain but adding a toilet is too much time and money..

., for general plumbing I would talk to MD Service Plumbing and for sewer lines I would talk to Advantage Sewer and Drain.

My experience with real estate comes from being an Account executive with countrywide home loans...after the market crash in 2008 my credit and savings/investments went done the drain, now I am living check to check.

@Jayden Hamilton my experience in real estate is that stress comes from not outsourcing the parts that drain me.