Northeast KC, especially the northwestern part (Scarritt Renissance and Pendleton Heights), is definitely also worth checking out.  

In this respect, Illinois authorities, recognize the general rule that rights under a contract are freely assignable.As a general matter assignments are governed by contract law, and an assignment is subject to the same requisites for validity as are other contracts, such as intent, mutuality of assent, capacity to contract, legal subject matter, and consideration.

Beware of developments with too many renters which would prohibit an exit strategy of selling using Fannie or FHA financing.Other than those considerations, investing in condos is just like investing in SFH, if the numbers don't work and it doesn't fit your investment goals, pass.Otherwise investing in condos could be a good thing since so many investors are self removing themselves from the condo market, therefore reducing competition. 

And hard to find a nicer, more considerate guy.

Therefore, I will provide the following, for your consideration. 

To qualify for a FHA, lenders will take in consideration how far the property is from you job.

Taking the offer" is not the same as "Accepting an Offer"; the latter implies the contract has been established (aka offer, acceptance &  consideration), the earnest money paid and the escrow for the sale has been opened.Typically between the Taking and Accepting is a flock of negotiations via Counter Offers which leads to Acceptance.

I even asked an inspector for a copy and he says he can't provide that only office has them this was in regards to proper code on height requirements for stairs and railings.

Toilet will be at the 16.5" ADA comfort height.

A good mortgage Banker or broker should be able to qualify you and break down the numbers taking rental units into consideration.