A little background information on me - I'm currently living in Skokie, IL.

I don't expect the world, but if it came with the unit working... then it should work while I live in it.

We will be living in one side and renting out the other.  

Answer: It depends - If you live in a community property state (Texas, California, Washington, Arizona, Wisconsin, Nevada, Louisiana, Idaho and New Mexico), the answer is yes.

That means that I have to either: have enough cash to make the purchase and do the entire renovation (I don't) or move into a house that isn't yet adequate and live in a major construction project for the next 6 months (I don't want to).Is anyone aware of a lender that will do a cash-out loan without requiring occupancy prior to closing?

Under "Tenant Requested," do the number of months (0-3 months, etc.) refer to the time that the tenant has lived in the rental or to the time remaining on the lease when the tenant gives notice?

I live in Chicago, Illinois, and am in the process of (trying) to do a 1031 exchange, but am having a really hard time finding a new deal that makes sense. 

We live in Miami Fl, and we are so ahead of the payments. about 2 years on the repayment plan.

I live in Chicago, Illinois, and am in the process of (trying) to do a 1031 exchange, but am having a really hard time finding a new deal that makes sense. 

I've purchased most of my homes  with modest appreciation.