However, here in Chicago, lien and code violation info is considered public record.  

Bad publicity tears that down.Show business is built on fame (where this saying probably originated).

Both of our projects have a lot of public support and so the city is willing to give us the funds to put on a new roof.  

I'm focused on networking and building relationships in my field and with the public.

DPW Requests Hearing to ReviewWater/Sewer Rate Adjustments, New Rate StructureMinimum Billing Out, Monthly Billing In The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is proposing a three-year package of single-digit water and sewer rate adjustments, as well as a new rate structure that would eliminate the minimum billing for water usage.

A private lender may NOT advertise or offer funding to the public!!!!!

@Damien Dear"Ready-Made" deals or Turnkey deals are properties that an investor would pick up and renovate, then offer to another investor as "Ready-made" Where All they need to do is pay for the property and collect rentAs for Sheriff sales- Google says: DEFINITION of 'Sheriff's Sales' A term used to refer to distressed public property auctions.

The park is currently just big open field that is available to the public.

(Wood look or other)The company I work for uses it for schools and other public places with great success, but you could totally use it for a residential situation as well. 

All in, we are spending about $50K on the renovation and hitting high value items like kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, lighting, paint and trim, etc.In section 946 of the tax code, (https://www.irs.gov/publications/p946/ch04.html#en_US_2013_publink1000107513) there is a run down of what useful lives you can use when you spend capital on a residential rental property.