Some places will only allow the licensed professional to apply for these. 

You may want to find a new rental from a professional manager.

It's not necessarily easy or fast, but success if very attainable.There are several local meetups where you can meet other investors and professionals.

I am seeing huge growth in many of the "farther out but still desirable for young professionals" neighborhoods such as Avondale, Albany Park, West Town and Humboldt Park. 

If there is a conflict, however, the architect's opinion/professional judgment matters a lot under the AIA system.

Hello,I have heard and seen many different responses / information to the following question, and hope a CPA or an experienced professional in the topic can shine some light on this:"Can you write off travels to / from if you are traveling only to view properties and meet with a property owner / real estate Investor / etc.?"

I like how you invest in urban areas, you seem to conduct yourself very professional.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

FYI the property was assigned to another interested party before we could even place an offer, @Charlie MacPherson you are a consummate professional, thank you for your experienced input. 

After many strategy meetings fueled by coffee and the desire to make things easier, real estate professionals nationwide are realizing scores of new things about the market, especially in larger metro areas.