seller has all the leverage, and you've not built yourself enough exit strategies.start pounding pavement and talk to lenders to get out of this loan.

But there is a currently a piece of legislation making progress that I've read would require cities/counties to have an amnesty program for units built before the ADU rules were passed (and many municipalities already have this in place).

I anticipate this area to (for better or worse) gentrify substantially during the next decade.This is not to mention the new Rush Line BRT that will be built in the next couple of years (https://www.maplewoodmn.gov/1168/Rush-Line-BRT).

Does anyone have a recommendation for private/government statistics which have rental vacancies rate broken down by county, town or even neighborhood?

My main interest is in multifamily homes, but that's mainly because it's easy to see the rent potential in multiplexes ( I mean, that's what they were built for) and haven't developed the eye to see the potential in single family homes.

The house is in an older part of town and has presented some unique challenges over the years. 

@Katie Fiola Jones Chi-town is the place to be...!!! 

Looking at a multifamily down there and would love to get some insight on this particular side of town.

The best way to own is to house hack, get a 2 fam with permit and town or village oversight, yes they cost more but the rental can mitigate your expenses with the rental income.

There are plenty of affordable properties in less risky areas of town.