Otherwise you need a lender willing to lend on  a non-warrantable condo in Cook County. 

If they do give notice during your vacation, arrange with a friend to arrange the cleaning and repairs for the turnover in exchange for whatever that's worth to you (less than the cost of an eviction, I am guessing).2. 

I usually send a friendly greeting and link to an application, along with a list of credentials needed ($25K minimum gross annual income, 650+ credit score, and a clean background). 

The overall ROI increases because they will end up prevent you from evictions, missing rent for a month or two, etc.You could also add in cleaning and other services that are separate from rent but makes life easier or the tenants and depending on your type of tenants most would be willing to pay for similar types of services.

When we viewed the properties, it was clear the tenants kept the place clean and in good shape. 

You could consider non-conventional commercial lenders.

Surety bonding protects you from all non-performances and locks in your price, so bonded contractors will make sure that their behind is covered on all worst case scenarios.

They supposedly are a non-profit org that helps provide housing for homeless which works similar to Section 8.http://www.abodeservices.org/Curious if anyone has worked with them and can share your experience?

Most of these non-conforming parks have various sized units - some with a 4 foot setback and others a 20 foot. 

Extemely Important Question: Am I allowed to have a non-renter living in my house that is not yet a certified rental?