My goal at this point is strictly cash flow.

For example, one reason that we work in Memphis is because of the laws respect the private property rights of landlords.   

Note investing by nature changes greatly from year to year in terms of laws and regulations.

I am looking for an attorney in the Aurora or Naperville Illinois area to review my lease to make sure that I am managing the property within the local laws as well as to ensure that the lease covers me if I do run into an eviction.  

However, make sure you're comfortable with the city zoning laws because ideally you'd be able to rent both the basement and main floor once you move out. 

When I invite them at Law Firm to meet only a few surface to meet.

Check with Iowa law but in most cases you don't need to give any reasons.

I saw the Tax Savvy book on BP, but wondered how much has changed with the new tax laws this year? 

@Seth M.Seth,I’ve been using Leland Realestate for years and have been happy with their service.Johnathan Goldman handles my property as well as my in laws in Norfolk.All the best,Adam

My goal this year is to buy my first duplex or home+in-law whichever i can find at a good price.