But I can tell you now that I do not have, nor is it likely that I will ever have rentals along the west coast.

I'm interested in flipping anywhere around here or in the western suburbs around Lombard.

I closed last week with SCCU (Space Coast Credit Union).  2.75 intro rate for first year.  80%LTV

See here on the east coast, violation of article 4 of the code of ethics is amongst the most serious violations of license law.

@Matt 'Roar' Gardner and Account Closed both own STRs on the Emerald Coast here and are doing well. 

My very first transaction went amazingly smooth, I helped sell my buddy's Condo in a popular western suburb, I worked hard at pricing it correctly, I posted great pictures to the MLS, wrote what I thought was a good description and within two weeks I had an offer and we were under contract and the place sold. 

I’m moving back to the east coast where my investment capital would be 25% of what I’d have to contribute out here for investment

My guy services my buildings in the near western suburbs in Berwyn and Cicero. 

Or find a nice block on the western side of Frankford then prepare to hold for 8-10 years minimum.

My guestimate is over $15K month in rents to start (we have a duplex in Mission Beach worth around $1.3M (so less valuable than your place) that we get ~$15K/month in rent but our RE is very seasoned (>20 years STR) and therefore is at peak rent/min vacancy (virtually zero vacancy).Property near the coast is precious.