The “funny” thing is, I found out about this situation bc last summer I had to replace the line well into my neighbors property because it was the old style pipe and had roots growing through it.

I cannot currently find a source on what that test is, but you should talk with a CPA about this anyway.I just discussed this exact situation with Thomas Castelli last week.

Whats the best cheap lead sources?

How much time you need to gain appreciation depends on the asset, the sub market, and most importantly the investor choosing and managing the asset, and in the most extreme example your lifespan.Risk in real estate investing comes from two sources. the 1st and biggest contributor is investor error.

Is there any other recommended sources to find groups in my area that you know of?

Learn the new crowdfunding laws for continuously sourcing new investor leads. 

I would join up with several of the local Chicago REIAs on MeetUpThey constantly have workshops and networking meetings and IMO are a great source of golden nuggets of information.

The term “advertising,” for purposes of this rule, in addition to traditional print, radio, and television advertising, also includes, but is not limited to, sources of communication available to the public such as signs, flyers, letterheads, e-mail signatures, websites, social media communications, and video or audio recordings transmitted through internet or broadcast streaming.

Here is what I collected as "warnings" or lessons (from various sources and some experienced myself) about foundation problems and/or repairs:1.

Does anyone know of a source that will tell me the percentage of homes owned by absentee owners in a given area?