I am looking at a potential sale of unique log home (gorgeous but needs updating -- no problem there). 

This accompanied their monthly lease invoice:Greetings XXXXX Tenant,As we all continue to navigate this unique season, we want to again thank each of you for your dedication to your business, the Stoughton Wellness and Athletic Center and the Stoughton Community.

Are there some unique advantages for people looking to get in on the rei market in Chicago?

@Robert Fernandez, have you explored ways to reduce your W2 income thru 401k  and/or 401k contributions?

Its a unique area with a lot of upside, especially with the Royal Oaks developments all over.

I know this is a real-estate forum, but if you choose to explore this route, 2 great books are The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins, and The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C.

And exploring my options for how I can bring a partner on.

For manufactured homes on their own land, be aware that a manufactured home that's been moved more than once, even in good shape, can be harder or near impossible for a normal buyer to finance...so in the case where you're putting each on it's own piece of land, you may want to/have to owner finance.It doesn't sound like you're very experienced with the permitting/utilities/etc portion of things,  each piece of land will have it's own unique set of development costs & challenges.

The unit is not that unique and there are several comparable units on the same property.

It is a unique house that has been hard to find comps on given its layout and design.