PM companies are probably one of the most widely reported to state agencies for alleged violations.

I am considering Chicago city-wide for investment, not only south side.

The door is wide open just walk in and have at it...

Again they also teach old techniques that are widely know, but not to beginners. they also teach some techniques that don't even work anymore, but beginners don't know that.  

Since you're an experienced home renovation contractor it sounds like you'd be in an excellent position to work the fix n' flip angle once you get the numbers side sorted out.

That easement (14'-19' wide) affected what I could do with the lot.If you're ever in the area, shoot me a text or just stop by.

Also, I can't believe that people who trade notes full time and nation wide have to deal with this. 

That kind of management experience includes knowing financing options, leverage, loan to value requirements which is missing by posing the question, so, it's not just about getting a loan from a money angle, in commercial lending, management is an important underwriting aspect.Best thing to do is go talk to your lender ASAP and ask if they can swing another deal you found.Also, blanket mortgages have several drawbacks for a borrower since 2 properties are encumbered you lock up the equity of both properties, you may not be able to get a second in the future and you have limitations if you decide to sell one property.

Had questions with their expenses.     6500 repair supplies for 14 single wides and no further repair costs?  

We have a line on some investors who might be willing to partner but before we pursued this angle Vs hard money lender I wanted to have an idea on how we might structure the deal.