This is important for the obvious reason that no one likes having their properties under rehab robbed.I'm guessing your numbers are based on figures that might have been cooked, partially cooked or at least defrosted by their accountant to stir interest.

In Cook County, in order for your unit to qualify for Section 8 you have to go through a certification process.

I was wondering if there is a local one for cook county, Illinois?  

I want my sons and daughters to be able to come to work with me and be discipled in business.Also, I wish to take care of my parents when they are aged, and buy the "Cook Family Ranch" my dad and I have dreamed about for years.On that ranch I want to teach young inter-city kids and teens what it's like to be a real man of courage and faith.So I'm with you, rat race won't get me there.

I believe there is no one way to do real estate investment, really depends on your skill plus luck & timing to bring it together and there are many ways to this food chain. 

Make it fun, reward friends help with drinks and food, as well as yourself. 

I'm formerly in the food and beverage industry as well and right up the road in Old Town Scottsdale.

Try hosting a cook out or having your buddies over to watch the big game- you'll be pulling teeth to get them to cross that bridge.

Food for thought.

Just food for thought.