You make some great points about growing job markets and other factors that could be promising.

That can not last forever of course and all good things must come to an end.Not sure if I answered your question, but that is the best I can do with my college drop out mind. - Great question.  

@Nana Qwequ - If you look at the top rail of BP website and click on network there is a tab for events, it will bring you to this page: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Also, check out meetup.com for a bunch of other Chicago real estate networking events. 

@Mitch Vogatsky be sure to factor in your mortgage interest tax deduction when evaluating how much you can afford.

Took forever made a ton of mistake and did all the work myself but I learned a ton on that deal.

But you don't have to keep the replacement investment property as investment forever. 

Even after factoring this in you should still be able to cashflow $400+/month but your COCROI will drop a bit. 4.

That makes a ton of sense the idea definitely sounded simple but definitely has many different factors that go into it.

It is my firm belief that the sooner you accept this fact, and come to terms with it, the sooner you have an actual chance of becoming successful.If your born skill is to drive for dollars, and you are SICK behind a steering wheel, and you decide to do door knocking, you will FOR EVER be struggling, no matter how good you are at knocking on that door.

Another factor is whether the loan is recourse or not.4.