So always check with a professional.

You can check them out. 

For any out of state investor, it's worth checking the airline schedule from your local airport to see if you can get there quickly and relatively inexpensively, door to door.   

Finally, it was sold on May 17, 2023, for $265,000 (check it out: https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/8903-S-Union-Ave-60620/home/13108431).

Of course, check the rules from the HOA and the municipality, if any.

You need to be careful handling the transactions, like not depositing checks in your regular account and then transferring to your Roth.

You can also check meetup.com or search facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

It might require a security exemption, however, which is something you should check with your attorney.If legal in your state, you can fractionalize your loans -- also called a multi-beneficiary loan.

Check out meet-ups in your area as well.Good Investing...

If that happens, check with your agent about insuring the property on a Commercial Insurance form (Business Owners or Package policy).