We all should do what we can to minimize the suffering.  

To serve them up prior to any indication of trouble is just losing landlord high ground and enforceability in the future.

If the past is an indicator then one should assume that home prices should remain stable. 

Can an actual mortgage broker give me an indication of min down payment, i rate and any other requirement for mortgages options for investment property in Chicago, IL?

I have analyzed Economy indicators and data of the region and I don't see a strong employment growth, but given that this area is closer to the Mexican border, there seems to be a steady commercial activity associated to trading  and import/exports of goods all year-round.     

I've never spent a % on anything...don't think I ever will.Maximize the cash flow, minimize the actual cost (out of pocket...the only cost that matters), and that number should offset a specific monthly cost(s). 

This is the language on the introduction:This report is to serve as a reference for the current condition of the property indicating; all current needs for update or repair, improvements that may be made by the landlord during the current tenants' occupancy.I feel hesitant to sign this.  

It is changing daily, but in the Boise market, is not yet indicating a repeat of 2008.

I assume yes since if you got along well, you would have already told them that you want the place to yourself and they would have indicated they will be out when you need. 

Nothing that requires permits, the city, or a bank (for REOs) to complete and with very short timelines (which I'm prepared to minimally double).