I am trying to find a mentor and I feel like working for a corporate wholesaler might give me the experience I need to turn my little $175,000 chunk into a rental property business one day.

If they failed to pay the bill and utilities are shut off, they are responsible for any damages caused.

Any tips to get a better rate or deal from lender ? 

I would still use a Hard Money Lender for something like this - some have a minimum but you may just have to search for a bit and find one that doesnt.

As a percentage closing cost as percentage goes down as value increases but we will 15X to account for closing costsNo cash flow per OP.2% market appreciation equated to 30% + 15% = 45% 3% market appreciation equates to 45% + 15% = 60%4% market appreciation equates to 60% + 15% = 75%Recognize in virtually all markets the cash flow increases with hold length especially if a fixed rate loan. 

There will always be buyers for good deal!

I was given the opportunity to appeal the decision, and provided proof of new ownership and property management, but Air BNB is maintaining their ruling to delete the listing for being duplicated. 

Not enough capital to start.

Chicago, with its vibrant neighborhoods and strong rental market, is a prime location for this strategy.

It is is going to calculate the expected price based off what you tell it as well as what Price Labs sees in the local market.I questioned myself moving to price labs after I had been doing this manually for several years.