You set your screening standards based on the class of your property.Unless you specifically want welfare tenants in which case you adjust the screening. 

Talk is talk, but valuations are based on closed sales not talk.

And it is only 1500 sqft for both units, so rent will be limited based on the small size and you still have to maintain kitchens and bathrooms for two units, which means high maintenance cost to rent ratio. 

I know based on the Illinois Condo Act, HOA should cover the wall, insulation and electrical. 

Unless you are local or have ties there you can replicate what you can accomplish there in many other markets, especially if you are just buying based on price and rent.

REIAs are more speaker-based and sales-focused sometimes, with pitches, but can be great.

Primarily, I am interested in BRRRR strategy so would be interested for value add/forced appreciation opportunity.Thanks in advance!

It's how you are approaching the communication.

It can be a flat fee with a sliding scale based on sale price.

Thanks all,Preston Henman Define your buy box, which area , what price , what size , how to finance based on your risk capabilities.