.• That the grantor/mortgagor was insolvent at the time of the execution of the deed.An estoppel affidavit (executed and acknowledged by the grantor/mortgagor, attesting to the fairness of the transaction, the consideration exchanged, the value of the property, and other factors showing an intention to make a genuine transfer) or a recital (inserted directly in the deed) are supporting documents used to forestall challenges to these transactions.State law and local title standards must be consulted in regard to the consideration and treatment of deeds in lieu of foreclosure.What a GREAT post!   

., but there’s some good news for renters: local rents have dropped to a 3-year low, with decreases of up to $200.

Find and attend your local REI groups. 

Perhaps check with a local attorney before proceeding.I realise I left some stuff out in the beginning, but the whole situation in general is just pretty wild.

Have you looked into local credit unions or alternative financing programs?

He is a wealth of knowledge on the area and is actively investing locally as well.

@Jennie Berger gave you the whole kit & caboodle on Chicago zoning so I don't have a ton to ad, however, I'd highly encourage you to engage an architect like @Samuel Pavlovcik or @Prashanth Mahakali, both are awesome local Chicago resources.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Going to start by checking into local REÍ meetups and talking to some friends and family that are doing what I’d like to.

Nevertheless I am local now and I have that real estate desire (which never went away).