I'm looking in Lincoln Park/LakeView, Bucktown/Wicker Park/Logan Square, Little Italy, Gold Coast/Old Town (open to suggestions of other neighborhoods to consider) I'm trying to understand what properties are "a good buy" and what are overpriced but I am struggling to identify appropriate benchmarks: I keep reading about the 2% rule as method to identify "good deals" but I can't seem to find properties that meet this requirement (and I kind of suspect that this is not realistic in Chi).... and I am not even sure what rule of thumb to use to evaluate properties for AirBnB.Anyone willing to share wisdom or - for people owning a similar property - willing to share approximate numbers?

Let's examine a typical quote from this article:Mobile home parks are profitable because there are so many families struggling while income inequality and debt ratios are at their highest in history.

You are going to struggle getting less than 30% down anywhere now.

With current rental prices in the city, I shouldn't have too much of a problem hitting the 1% rule.Where I'm struggling right now is understanding how much to offer on these properties. 

This would ultimately help eliminate the things I struggle with (repairs/maintenance) and also allow me to rent to more qualified tenants.

That said, let me know if you're struggling with anything or if there's anything I can help you with - as a novice, sometimes that fresh set of eyes brings a new perspective.

I have a large network of SFR buyers, but I’m struggling to find serious MF buyers.

I am not seeking advice trying to pull me away from buy and hold as a primary strategy.We have been presented with three financing possibilities and I am struggling to decide.FHA 3.5% down 3.49% interest - Required mortgage insurance is $128.74Conventional 5% down 4.25% interest - Required mortgage insurance is $96.27Conventional 20% down 4.25% interest - No required mortgage insurance.We have plenty of cash for any down payment and for the renovations.I am struggling with:- The idea of paying mortgage insurance

Fortunes are made in times of great struggle just as they are in times of relative stagnation so just use common sense.   

It could cause downward pressure if they struggle to fill it up or could create demand if they fill up fast.