Once you approach 10 gpm electric power demands would be prohibitive for standard residential electric services. 

Without this, they have no value in my book.

By standard terms this would vioate the due on sale clause. 

Read books on multi-family to educate yourself and network with other investors.My very best!

Mike it is a standard Illinois lease with no provisions for me to back out.

I've picked up books this year and realized how much I enjoy real estate, and would love to understand more about the process here in Chicago. 

My parents may give me a 100-200k loan if I ask.Based on a book I read [Part Time Real Estate Investing], the top markets (2016) areOrlando, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Coral, North Port, Tampa, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, FL, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, TXGrand Rapids, MI, Charlotte, NC, Seattle, WA, Nashville, TN, Charleston, SC, Denver, Co, Madison, WI, Boise, IDBut, I've never been any of these cities so I have no idea.Back to the question, If you can start your Real Estate Investing career in any city in the United States, where would you start?

@Bruce Scannell 75% LTV is pretty standard.

I am very meticulous about books, spend a lot of time organizing myself.

Some questions come to mind such as how much of their financial aid is going to pay for their classes and books, and how much is left over for living expenses?