My long-term goal and ultimate desire is to become financially independent, however, short-term I want to get myself and my family out of debit and be able to comfortably take care of our bills.

My electrician told me that it is because comed delivers power in a way that is “not consistent” and that’s why the breakers on the same phase trip.

You have three powerful factors on your side: motivated sellers, a lot of goodwill and limited competition.

If it's an older home w/ what appears to be an "old" mechanical system & the power is off on the property, then we include the mechanicals in our numbers.  

@Bill Exeter Yes I agree intent is reviewed but you are also not mandated to hold properties detrimental to normal business operations.

That will let you know where the tax bill gets sent to. 

Most counties have that information online go to the counties website and search around there is usually a link to a database that houses the property tax information and you can pull up property taxes by address which will give you the current tax bill.

You have to buy gas for your car, internet service, phone bills etc.

@Gabriel JerohNever wise to give an option to a chapter 13 petitioner that has not been completedGive a lease and a ROFR insteadFinish the 13 Wage Earners PlanThen at least 36 months after that apply for a mortgage@Bill Gulley

@Bill Exeter sounds very solid -- many thanks!