When I rent a unit, I avoid places with the cleaning fee if I am only staying a day or two, but it is totally fine if I am staying the week.

If I bought the 1/1 condo/townhome, I’d stay in the area.

And they did not even approve the full draw even though all items had clearly been completed...It doesn't matter how good the Lenders' rates are...If the Fund Control Company is not good,You will have your projects delayed.When applying for loans,Do you ask your lenders who their Fund Control Companies are ?

To answer the question, you should hang your license with a brokerage that understands any true entrepreneur will not stay in one career forever and has a plan of action to assist you in making the transition from behind the desk to real estate.

I would suggest that you try to stay as close to home as possible on your first couple of deals until you work the short term challenges out.Good LuckDerek Dombeck

Personally, I stay away from condos for investments.

@Chris Tracy and @Grant Rothenburger I think both of you have stated some very good info and I appreciate it, with that being said can there be a dollar amount put on it or what would be a starting point,  I am looking and I have one or two in mind but as a working person have to stay within reason until I can get that first deal done.

I worked for quite a while as a HVAC mechanical engineer and am now a stay at home dad. 

Hello Tara, are you looking to stay near Chicago neighborhoods?

Has the assessed value increased or has it stayed the same and just taxes have gone up?