I'd check out the quality in the store first to make sure it's relatively comfortable.

Any other generic recommendation / tips are appreciated.

I'm sure it's more due to the market conditions.

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

Thank you for posting.  

Thank you for your amazing inputs.

You can easily do this for free.

House hacking is financially a no-brainer and no city in the US (including Chicago) has more duplexes than Milwaukee.

Also, because you made this posting, you have violated the law if you wanted to do a Reg D 506(b) offering, so your options are now more limited.It would be far cheaper and simpler to find a true partner.

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