My concern is impact on future liquidity if I start to build a portfolio and that's why I asked.

I work 10-12hrs 5 days a week, make 65k a year, I'm 40, 3 kids, just know its time to think big and get out of the work force.

@Beth BarnesInvesting OOS long distance is more difficult at first, forces you to find your “Core 4” one by one and you are force to learn quick sink or swim turn key I would imagine is easier but you’re paying a premium price for that luxury..

To be fair, that's kind of their mission: Making real estate investing accessible and giving everyone an opportunity to learn, and no one is forcing you to be a part of it. 

with only 20-30k I would be looking at how I can put that back into the business to increase revenue. 10x that into $200-300k then you can get some impact-full cash flow. 

You are entrusting that person to steward your capital the best as they can and if they have questionable character or have limited to zero experience with large sums of capital or capital projects I would run.Here is a list of 3 background check companies that are recommended for 2020.https://www.business.com/categories/background-check-companies/I find it somewhat amazing that investors will put a blue collar work force tenant through the wringer IE back ground credit etc etc all over can they pay 750 dollars of rent.. but investors will do no back ground on someone they hand 100k or more to  :)   

I don't track Chicago area economics so I don't know what the driving force behind this sudden increase in migration is.  

With admiration for the lifestyle my developer clients have, and personal impacts that design has on custom SFR clients, and my personal love for nature and an active lifestyle, I have made this account for research and connections for my introduction into real estate development.

@Aamir Shah I'm definitely not an accountant, but PM sorta forces you into it! 

It would at least be worth letting him know that either peace returns to the village or he will be voted off.May the force be with you...