They refinanced at the height of the market.  

@Kyle RutzMy recollection at the time, which as an 'after fact' when I realized all this as we jumped in kind of fast in setting things up when an opportunity arose, is as follows;You CAN set up an LLC with a disqualified person such as a spouse, but there are a TON of rules and restrictions if you do. 

It all depends on the quality of materials and amenities you will include, the size of the unit, ceiling height etc.

There may also be a height restriction on the fence regardless of whose property it's on.

Local jurisdiction, HOA, zoning codes, or deed restrictions passed from a previous owner may have some rules/regulations but there are not any state rules governing this that I am aware of.

The California market right now is at it's height which means two things: 1) prices are high and 2) what goes up must come down.By the sounds of it, my best scenario is to continue my investing education.

If Tenant violates this Paragraph 9 or any agreement to keep a pet on the Property, Landlord may take all or any of the following action:(1) declare Tenant to be in default of this lease and exercise Landlord's remedies under Paragraph 27;(2) charge Tenant, as additional rent, an initial amount of $_________ and $_____ per day thereafter per pet for each day Tenant violates the pet restrictions;(3) remove or cause to be removed any unauthorized pet and deliver it to appropriate local authorities by providing at least 24-hour written notice to Tenant of Landlord's intention to remove the unauthorized pet; and(4) charge to Tenant the Landlord's cost to:(a) remove any unauthorized pet; (b) exterminate the Property for fleas and other insects;(c) clean and deodorize the Property's carpets and drapes; and(d) repair any damage to the Property caused by the unauthorized pet.C.

We have not done a good job of developing systems, organizing a business plan and are looking to push our business to greater heights.  

They are usually income restricted but im assuming (maybe incorrectly) that working for CPS you will not be above the income threshold (some are up to $80,000 a year for a single person).I assume you are paying rent and if you could convert that rent to a mortgage and get DP assistance that might be a viable way to start investing while saving up money.

Once Chicago property taxes start to equal Park Ridge, Oak Park, Palos Heights, etc.