This unfortunately has no bearing on us investors.

We have set up a network of personnel all over the Chicago area to complete the BPO process, all we need from you is the work and we'll complete them for you!

The nearest REI Club to me seems to be in Chicago (about 2 1/2 Hours away from me).Keep it up!

A friend of mine that owns restaurants there said that they are starting to hire again in the RV industry.I don't really have details but if that bears out you should eventually see a pick up in demand for your rental properties.Good luck

I also wouldnt mind interning in NYC or Chicago.

My wife and I were orginally planning on moving there, but our job situation kept us in Chicago which is our current primary residence.

Removing non load bearing walls is an easy one.

If its a non-bearing wall, they're typically 2x4s, larger for a bearing wall.

You are right that property taxes are higher and no state income tax has no bearing on us out of state investors.

He fixed that with some kind of bearing lube, but found several other items and had to get parts, had to redo the exhaust from the first guy and in all, I might have saved $300-500 over the cost of new High Effic.