@Chris Shon Hiring a real estate-focused tax accountant can be highly beneficial, especially if you’re new to navigating the complexities of real estate investments and LLC filings.

note a lender at high LTV may not desire a lot split.  

Highly suggest coming out to some of the local chicago IN-PERSON meetups! 

, whether there's a high water table that encroaches on any underground utilities or foundations (and does that water table have significant seasonal water level variations), encroachments by roads or other improvements on your property, limitations imposed by easements or rights of way, etc.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

@Eric L ConryThis is a highly personal choice.

You may not get the same tourist volume as Pigeon Forge, but you’ll attract a more consistent, quality guest base.If you're leaning toward an MTR, healthcare contracts and university housing demand will give you a steady stream of tenants.

Part of this is the quality of the house.

I always carried high deductibles and insurance was more about catastrophic events.   

I assume it’s not high enough that you or any family members want to take on the job?