I'm wondering what direction I should take when I get started after re-locating to Chicago.I will have something in the region of $750k to play with, and I am looking to use it to provide me with an income.

I'm not defending this practice, but the situation is that new investors can make dozens and dozens of inquiries to a lender on deals that never come to fruition.

In my opinion, this design would look even better with a tile roof, but I guess with your hail storms, that is not practical?

My relationship manger at the bank has explained that obtaining a mortgage over here is a non-starter as my credit history in the US is practically non-existent and I don't have the two years worth of tax returns needed as a minimum requirement.

As for the tax question, I don't know off the top of my head, its not a common issue in my practice, but I can look it up for you this week when I get back into the office (maybe sooner).I love senior the plan you have laid out in your profile.

When I relocated from FL for my job, I went to Kingsport to report; it's a very nice area.

Im not saying it doesnt happen but Its not common practice to use a directional boring machine on a gravity sewer.

I feel like from a practical standpoint for investors I would want to find areas with cheaper houses that have higher rents, but I'm not sure how I would go about finding which areas would be best for that.

Went by another shopping center, Wal-Mart looked like an average Sunday morning, the Home Depot was empty, about 20 cars a Target.I didn't see what went on yesterday on Thanksgiving, some stores opened yesterday.The streets are practically empty too, very strange on any day at 8 AM, but on Black Friday.......whatsup?

Not trying to deny you information or education, just trying to have a practical approach.