I am thinking about purchasing a two unit apartment building that has oil.

I’m here now getting an oil change!!

@Matthew Cook If you are looking at a buy and hold investment, I do not think it makes sense to rent out your current home.

To many cooks in the kitchen kills the deals and that often happens with family.

Chicago/cook county makes it very hard for landlords in situations like this.

If the clapboard is in good shape (it's been covered for over 25 yrs according to the upper tenant who used to own the duplex-she had no idea what was under the siding) I'm going to use a good quality oil based paint-any recommendations on brands and colours.I'm constantly looking at house fronts to come up with ideas.

I live in a town where there is a predicted oil boom, already the housing prices have gone up at least 20k over the past 2 years.

I am an avid foodie that loves to cook, I am considering offering a meal plan option, adding an extra $100/month to rent for 5 home cooked meals a week.

Kitchens get table top wine racks, decorative olive oil bottle, simple place settings on kitchen bar tops.

But can you cook?