It' s on the Kit list but extra chargers are always appreciated.

LOLDoryne, private lending isn't something to DIY after watching videos on the internet.

But I do have a close friend a Realtor, A DIY and and Accountant rolled in one to do the groundwork for me.

Use the calculators, develop a lending kit that gives them the information about you and the deal.

Namely, the they would not call a pro but could go DIY on you and that could be very expensive in the long run.....I get nervous if I see a tenant (or worse their friend/relative) who claim far more expertise than they hold ready to "fix sumthin" ... 

I am planning on going to a meeting at Kit Crowne's place I think it is October 11th.

@John CasmonSome neighborhoods we were looking at:-Forest Glen-Edison Park -Bridgeport -Albany Park -Irving Park -Norwood Park -Montclare-Jefferson Park -West Town -North CenterI put in an offer on a 4-unit in McKinley park, but it has a load of violations it turns out and now we're talking about doing a 203(k). It's

Many amateurs and DIY that think they know what they are doing don't know what they are doing will give you money losing advice.

As a backline tech I set up guitars, amps, keyboards, and drum kits for bands and babysit for the event.

Refinishing the cabinets with a little DIY sweat was definitely the way to go ... champagne looks on a budweiser budget :) Also totally agree with your philosophy to DIY the small jobs now so you can better manage contractors on the bigger jobs tomorrow ... this is the only way to develop those "Spidey senses" in foreseeing contractor issues around estimates, quality of work, etc.I agree that a backsplash would be icing on the cake.