I'm in St louis, but the house is just across the river in Illinois.I've spoken directly to a few brokers.

These two were done in two different states under two different state development rules, both much easier. 

hey guysdo you know guys know any experienced house inspectors for due diligence in the dekalb county area?  

Hi Chris -  My company specializes in helping homeowners navigate state housing regulations.If your life circumstances change and you move out before 3 yrs is up, you will not be penalized.

She gave me a very vague list of work completed with numbers ("dent to woodwork $," "Paint, $," "Hardwood scratched $" etc), but I cannot match any work done in the house with the list.

For example, a “base hit” single family house I bought off the MLS 6 years ago cost me 100k.

He was upside down, house become unlivable and he moved out.

Good point above on 84, they have great prices on lumber- most pro framers use them.When calling supply houses always ask for framers who pay their bills on time.

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Long story short I’m acquiring the house with existing tenants.