Interesting article:What $1,800/Month Can Rent You On Chicago's North Side http://chicago.curbed.com/archives/2014/04/24/what-1800month-can-rent-you-on-chicagos-north-side.php @John Weidner @Jonathan Pliszka @Jonathan Avila

I first heard of the bigger pockets site by listening to the pod cast via iTunes and decided to give it a shot.

and have my iTunes review read on a future podcast. :):) Seriously though, I have already learned a TON about REI in the past week with the blogs, podcasts and forums and look forward to more discussions with members as I move forward.

If you have a smart phone, go to the iTunes or stitcher <sp?

I got started by listen to Sean Terry's free podcasts on itunes.

All of the plans and approvals should be right there, and readily available (AND all of it is public information).You might also check the local paper online (Connecticut Post) and search their archives to see if they might have covered and written about it.

You can get it at the iTunes store. 

If you have time and want to better understand the security clearance process and what can cause problems, I would suggest perusing the archive of industrial security clearance decisions: http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/For example, here are some cases of real estate investors whose security clearances were denied partly due to financial irresponsibilityhttp://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/11-12803.h1.pdfhttp://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/13-00311.h1.pdfhttp://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/12-08028.h1.pdfhttp://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/11-07806.h1.pdfOn the other hand, there have also been a number of cases in which applicants with bad real estate investments successfully mitigated the concerns and obtained a security clearance:http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/12-02336.h1.pdfhttp://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/12-04143.h1.pdfhttp://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/12-01005.h1.pdf

Sadly I have reached the point where I can now ask my 11 year old son for technical advice......That said, you can down load the podcasts for free through the iTunes Store.  

While there, I suggest that you find the superior court, the file archives, meet the clerks, ask where files are kept and how to access, find the most recent probate files and take a look-see, sit in on a probate court proceeding (dress appropriately...no shorts, etc.) and find the recorder's and tax accessor's offices, if in same complex.