And regardless if the business is selling donuts or offering shelter, liability and risk are out there and people manage them differently, even if statistics suggest otherwise.

Looking at statistics for Chicago as a whole is almost meaningless.

Did you know that 73.6% of all statistics are made up?

Home values in DuPage County are expected to grow at 4.30%, which is on par with the rest of the counties in Illinois, where prices are expected to rise 3.95% on average.These kind of statistics, looked at in a bubble, with arbitrary time frames, are kind of meaningless. 

A great website is AirDNA it breaks down statistic you need for a certain area.

At least you'll learn about contracts, have MLS access, be able to schedule showings yourself & have lockbox access, and have access to MLS statistics so you can research markets and activity.

Keep in mind to a statistical fact that more than 80% of people who buy any type of coarse do not follow through on it.

Be bold!

I will not sell myself short & just assume I am an average individual after hearing a statistic.

Trades are great, but its tough work, construction kills your body, most of the time you don't get benefits, and I believe statistically college grads make 40% more than those who don't.