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How should I analyze the deal so that can be set to possibly rent out or sell it.

In addition, your mortgage company will set up an escrow account for you (presuming you go that way) - but that involves having a certain amount of funds in that account so that you will have enough in reserves to be able to pay the property taxes when they are due.  

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   $30K should be enough to get off the ground - you should target a hard money lender thats not afraid to work with 1st time investors and is willing to build a relationship for the long haul. 

Are you going to be targeting any specific Chicago neighborhood for your househack?

You see this sort of set up a lot more near colleges with student housing.

When you set up the place initially, meet your neighbors and build a good relationship with them.

. $10k sounds very light in repair, do you not think the property would pass for going straight to conventional and avoiding two sets of closing costs? 

Property Management CompanyAsk the property manager what sets them apart from other companies in the area, how long have they been in business?