We talk with lots of people looking to buy real estate investment properties in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

Anyway, the police told me the SWAT team is surrounding the house and are about to go in.

See link to a thread from the renowned @Chris K. with more details here;https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/435226-pa---laws-surrounding-property-managementAlso you should be aware that property management can be more involved than your friend probably realizes, and you are taking on a lot of risk and potential liability by managing property for your friend even as a favor.

We are attempting to create a slightly above average rental as compared to the surrounding rentals and apartments.

@Blaine Brown and you do the wholesaling in DE or surrounding areas?

I know that they have a ton of upside, however I am unsure of the rules/regulations surrounding them and possible limitations surrounding how many one can take out.

We are very familiar with the city and surrounding area.

The biggest repair is a section of the flat roof that has water pooling and has deteriorated in comparison to the surrounding roof.

How should I start investing in real estate in Chicago and/or surrounding areas?

There are plenty of chain stores there now though, and the surrounding area of Portage Park is a good place to invest.