I also check to see how many other properties this same landlord owns, so I can have a casual conversation "landlord-to-landlord" being careful not to say anything discriminatory of course.

These were properties the sellers didn't necessarily want to actually have to finance, but since the houses lacked the maintenance and lacked the appeal to go into the MLS, they were told by the agents to take care of it so it could be listed.

I have a place in Vancouver, so I don't want my net worth to cut in half by one single event, being the crash of the Vancouver housing market.  

I know you manage all your properties here in Chicago by yourself but do you know any reliable property management company in Chicago that can take care of my rental properties ?

We didnt really care, that could be chalked up to difference of opinion.Heloc applied for to be taken out. 

On this, I advise that you be careful in your spending.

My sister-in-law turned on the oven and melted my mandolin, my father-in-law melted my cutting board.

Who cares if it cashflows or not.

It might be a good deal but be careful.

I know our state is really cracking down on this as is others.. so some state don't care others for sure care.. cant make the its legal in all 50 that's BS