I would just be wary of moving too quickly without having a solid base.

Sometimes the stuff is good and sometimes it's a waste of money.

Daisy chains are always discovered at some point (though often its existence is denied) and often cause a ton of confusion and a sheer waste of time.

We went out to a lot we are looking at in Capistrano Beach, as we wanted to know if there could be views from rooftop deck or if it would be a waste of money to do one.

Buy & hold is definitely a solid way to generate income to live on in retirement :)

More people seemed to suggest this was a good way to avoid wasting time and avoiding perception of discrimination - but would be interested in alternative viewpoint.

@Wade - I want to agree with you - I know what I want, I have the language, etc.If I have in my offer the requirement for a a solid inspection plan, I get the official numbers and tax forms, I have a title search and insurance, and leases and estoppels, AND have a nice OUT clause if I don't like what I see, I just don't see what I have to have an attorney write all that up?

From there you can create a solid plan and then execute the plan.

It sounds like you're pissed off because you were feeling good from being told that you were the lone ranger until you learned there were others and it made you feel like you wasted your time etc etc. .... imoIf you want to file a complaint with the realtor's board that's your perogative.

SO nothing out of the pocket of the tenants, but the evil landlords that work hard to provide a solid home for these people get screwed.That is just CHICAGO proper and nothing is stopping you from investing here or as I do, in other areas around Chicagoland where the laws are more even and fair.