Since it's a place I would live, I would try to stay around the West/Northwest suburbs of Chicago because I work in Naperville.

Lower down payment will definitely impact your passive income, but your cash on cash return should stay proportional.I myself am still new to this and learning and would NOT say I am an authority on this, but I wanted to share my experience with RE in Alaska.

The laws are spelled out and well defined.If you are determined to hold in D.C. then I would stay away from wards 7 & 8.

Fresh wind in BP's sails.

I have purchased several properties, was suppose to settle December 17th they extended it to January 8th, they are a large group and they outsource to other people to handle the in between.Just need to stay on top before and after settlement and look at your settlement statement in advance make sure fee's are in line.

Keep in mind that the 2% rule serves as a quick and dirty way to stay out of trouble if you don't have confidence in your taxes, expenses, etc.

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It's unlikely that a two year old would have any signs of lead after a short stay.

I'm usually ALL about property management, but this property is in good condition, in a good area, and with a stable tenant that wants to stay.

And that is how the wealthiest families get to the top and stay there.