At any point in time, up until a Judge approves the foreclosure, the property owner can pay thier taxes, interest and fees.

Investors that don't know sponsors intimately will naturally feel an additional amount of risk.Everyone is different and there are pools of investors with similar risk profiles that lean conservative.

That's a tough questions as there are a lot of variables and I don't know your situation intimately. 

Combining Houston's pleasant winters with Chicago's gorgeous summers seems like a winning combo!

They kept an eye on the property for us, and it made the flipping/rental process a more pleasant experience. 

I am pleasantly surprised at the rapidity with which members respond and freely share information and assistance, here in Bigger Pockets.

This will help determine what areas to focus on.At your price point you’ll see a lot of multi-family properties selling in Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant between 2-3 units in the $1.0-1.5 million range.

Marco gave me a months rent due to not setting up the AON rent protection in time.

Way too much risk in waiving inspection.I assume it's the reduction in time to close where this would give a little advantage.

That might actually be more viable than some place that is closer but costlier in time and dollars to reach.