I've found that most of these properties have the rent amounts listed as well as what the current owner is paying for with regards to utilities. 

They picked up some, but not all, and then the inspector can 10 minutes later, and wrote the ticket.

The place seems clean and well-kept. 4 minutes from CTA station on brown/pink line.

His numbers I was basically able to take utilities as he was in constant remodel mode I decided to use estimates for repairs/capex.So I did a quick walked thru the property on a Thursday.

We bought a duplex last year, which was built as multifamily, all utilities are separate.

PM will give you a great baseline of practical skills for real estate investing i.e. handling leases, landlord tenant law, utility structures, maintenance, improvements, maximizing property value, keeping books, marketing, conflict management, working with contractors and vendors and a whole host of other skills and knowledge.

Sure it’s a cool city but there’s not a chance that I want to pay $12,000 a month for a five bedroom house that I pay $3,000 in Portland.Live where you want.

The do verify your income and credit, so keep that in mind Jason just keep in mind that even a Spark card is quoted as a business card, it still reports to your personal credit reports so utilization is still a factor.

If the tenant "abandons" the unit based upon facts (no notice in writing, but all non-trash personal property removed, utility changed billing, , etc.), I advise writing a "Notice of Abandonment" letter to the tenant that is mailed and emailed to last known address. 

So far I have 1099, Advertising & Marketing, bank charges & Fees, Capital Expenses (for remodels) Car & Truck, Contractor, depreciation, donations, Employee benefits, insurance, interest paid, inventory assets, job supplies, legal &professional services, loans/points, meals & entertainment, office expenses, Rent & lease, repairs & maintenance, salaries & wages, taxes & licenses travel, utilities.