I couldn't afford to hire contractors for the kitchen, bathroom, electrical work, and garage repairs.

Sometimes in Chicago, if you can afford it, a good find is a block with nosy neighbors & you've bought 2 or 3 of the ugly houses & the block captains become your security for those homes.

How much can you afford, whether it be cash or with financing. 

More affordable properties will remain in the suburbs especially on the east side of the metro area.

One big issue is that, at current rents, I'm losing money (I can afford it but of course would prefer not to have to).

Since I got a great deal on the house and could afford to lose $10k, I lent him the money.

Based on what happened here back in 2008-2009 I don't see it crashing that much, we still have a ton of people flowing in due to the city's affordability, but I'm curious to hear everyone else's opinion.

In my opinion, it only is a win if you can afford it in the long run if it goes vacant or the renter doesn't pay rent for a long while because of COVID-19.

They are generally easy to understand and an affordable marketing tool.

Maybe desirable and affordable properties still attract or retain good borrowers?