The price is right, and there are loads of working class young people moving here every day. 

I would say that question is somewhat a loaded question.

@John AndersonMost banks will do this... just call and talk with a few load originators. 

Hello.I'm going to load this introduction with details on what brought me here and probably weave tons of questions throughout.I currently rent, but I've been dreaming a bit lately and looking at 3 flats here in Chicago.

It can be drastic the tax load from county to county.

You have loads of information and advice to help you as you begin your journey into real estate investing

Loads of information and people/friends that want to see you succeed!

I have gotten plenty of pre-qual letters form potential Buyers of my properties and honestly they don't carry much weight with me.

However, a crash can reduce that gain before you receive it. 2 - As we all know, mortgages are front loaded, so for the first five years, you really are paying mostly interest, and not reducing your principle.

Once you are loaded, you can buy a property in a high appreciation area and have the best of both worlds - a nice house and a high rate of appreciation.