The specific assistance organization, the screening of the tenant, the property, and the PM company that should be communicating with the tenant all play a role in the success of your investment in regards to tenants.

Each path has a specific strategy for becoming a specialist in it.You want to be a specialist.

If you want the exact process you'd need to speak directly to the planning/zoning dept and specifically ask them these questions to outline the exact process for this property. 

I have not selected a specific property yet, but want to at least identify my potential investors.

I love that you have specific goals for 2025 - I believe if we think it, write it, say it, and share it our goals are 10x more likely to come to fruition.Are you able to do option 2 and just house hack a 2-4 unit building and use a renovation loan which allows you to put down 3.5-5%I highly suggest getting to some local chicago meetup groups (we have an in person one on the 17th)...here is BPs list: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

Zach, specifically, does not demonstrate himself as an excellent businessman.

would love to see a seller finance specific calculator that has a option for 1031 exchange from buyer bringing in down payment.  

Are there any specific clauses I should include in a room-by-room lease for a shared living space?

I’ve never had this specific issue but mistakes like this are pretty common. 

I am bullish on the FHA 203k and home-style renovation loans that allow you to leverage the cost of your renovation as part of your mortgage, which is just an insane deal, in my opinion.Do you have a specific area where you want to purchase?