It's a 1/1 with two car garage on a half acre composed of two Tax lots.

Tax- property income tax in the Philippines.

And the cash flow may be better than the tax free muni’s (typically 3%) or the t-bills (taxed at 37%, knocks down after tax cash flow to like 3% yield).No guarantees in life.

I don't know much about TSPs, but instead of withdrawing early and incurring taxes and penalties, can you convert it to a self-directed IRA?

I don't want the tax hit.

fast forward to 2000s my mom asked me to pay the property taxes so Ive been paying it since then.  

Exports download quickly and you can export MLS listing info (including agent contact info), tax info, foreclosure info, and mortgage info along with all the regular property info. -  They have a ton of preset lead types including Absentee Owners, Free & Clear, Vacants, etc and MLS and Pending.-  Lead stacking works well, and I like their Advanced Filters.

Depending on your goals, you may be able to deal with lower (or even negative) cashflow to access greater appreciation/tax deductions.

Feel free to reach out if you need assistance. 

@Rufino MendiolaIf Illinois doesn't fit your investment criteria then I'd go with a market that has strong population/job growth, landlord friendly, low property taxes and high rent to price ratios.