I'm local.

Our team has close partnerships with our local Housing Authorities across our markets and they have communicated to us that we should not anticipate any disruption.

The fact that they share a wall doesn’t change the fact that they’re independent properties.2️⃣ Provide local market comps – If no duplex comps exist, that means the market isn’t valuing properties this way.

I'm a local youth pastor in MN and I'm looking into getting started in real estate so that I can provide extra income for my growing family.

I know several local companies that really actually want to do a good job so they don't charge anything to cancel the contract.

A lot of our housing stock here has finished basements or in-law suites, so with something like that you can generate significant rental income for an inexpensive conversion. 

That’s the magic of real estate compounding over time, and it’s stories like yours that really highlight this.. from what i read in the street journal, that slow build often outperforms shorter-term stategies.From an investor-friendly agent’s perspective, being willing to dig into the neighborhoods (driving for dollars) and having a robust network.. from probate attorneys to local contractors.. can pay off big.

You should connect with @Brie Schmidt as she knows and understands the Chicago zoning laws, but my gut instinct would be that you would be better served looking into a duplex down scenario.

As others said out of state can be more challenging based on location but local or out of state both can be done. 

Research local rental demand, especially from military and university tenants, and consider balancing your portfolio with single-family and multi-family homes.