I heard about setting up a LLC out of a state that has lower taxes than using your home state which may potentially has higher taxes.

Is anyone here a real estate investor in the Central IL area?

Welcome to the forums @Bobby CofieldI love the pay it forward mentality! 

And there are sponsors that have survived multiple cycles with little to no money lost and sponsors that are brand-new (and everyone in between)So these all come with a wide range of projected returns, actual returns and experiences.

@Devin Voelker,Like @John Mason asked, check to make sure your comps are solid, maybe even price in the worst case scenario for a rental. and see how that affects the numbers. 

The days of just putting something up and hoping for the best are long gone. 

Also, expect deferred maintenance.Your #1 concern should be, can you fix the problems the seller has or will you eventually have to dump the property also?

What's the general opinion of BP members about the viability of Smarter Contact SMS marketing?

The answer is MONEY. 

Bringing in the line and buying a new stove?