In the next few months, I'm looking to get a standard CA NAA lease with RUBS included for billing the water and sewer, as well as requiring tenants to have their own renters insurance, as that is not something they are currently required. 

Meaning: Instead of the app being submitted in 2 days or so, it's taken weeks. :-(  We are only staying with the bank because the rate is so advantageous and the terms are as well.

Some websites specialize in off-market real estate sales, whereas others, like Zillow, have listings for “for sale by owner” (FSBO) sales.

This would include architectural fees, new equipment, cost of protecting or defending your title to the property, or building improvements.

Contact the City of Chicago on this.

Most importantly, the registered agent is listed on the documents, so my personal name doesn't appear anywhere and I can't be traced.I registered the LLCs and then filed a Quit Claim Deed to transfer the property from my personal name to the LLC.

My LLC is the beneficiary of the trust.

In his opinion the best setup to minimize taxes was a checkbook LLC in an SDIRA. 

If you’re seeking to follow the RE path, this will be the best start! 

The first purchase is always a huge learning experience.