I am on my second house hack.

As anyone try house hacking in El Centro California.

I get a decent a mount of off market multi family deals perfect for those looking to house hack in NJ but they tend to be much higher price point

"letters")  as you have pictured it,  why would anyone believe you can buy their house in cash when you can't even afford a damn printer to at least TRY to come over as financially stable credible and legitimate.Yeah right?

As for my comment on being dangerous - one of my mentors had a vacation rental (pre-Airbnb) in Costa Rica and was mugged while traveling to the house at knifepoint. 

He proceeded to drill a well, and set up a water utility.

I really want to get into flipping houses if not at least working on the in my own time, however; I am worried about the time and money aspect.

I have sold multiple houses w/o realtor and bought my current home in the same way.

Better to consider northwest Indiana.If you are set on buying in Chicago, follow the L lines and check out the South and southwest sides. 

**Deadline**This serves as a reminder if you have a house/cabin in Sevier County (unincorporated areas) that you are currently using or intend to use as a Short Term Rental, today is the deadline to apply for the Short Term Rental Permit.