Hi Aaron, I use a property tax protest service currently.

Currently, East English Village home prices are up, and the neighborhood committee is committed to building up the area.

At a bare bones minimum, the letter confirms the start/end dates of the lease, monthly rent, paid-through date, absence of any prepaid rent other than the current month, and security deposit amount.Better, it will include statements there are no unresolved claims or disputes or repair issues with the current landlord, and no verbal or written side agreements.Better yet, it will include a copy of the tenant's lease, and a confirmation the lease is a true and correct copy with no amendments.

Each of these things can be worked on and in a few months of consistent and persistent action, you can see a gradual change in your situation.Don't let current circumstances paralyze you.As far action steps:- Research and strongly consider the househacking strategy.

We are renting all 3 units currently, while living in another home that we co-own with a friend.

As noted above, an Irrevocable Trust is used at times to get around the Federal Estate Tax legally, which is currently only applicable on Estates valued over 12 million dollars.

You'll find a ton of kind, supportive, and helpful people here.Are your existing 7 properties currently in Chicago? 

I never run credit so I am curious to know from current lenders that deal with credit daily. 

There were some carryback rules in the past but not under the current tax regime.

Currently living in the other unit which is a 2 bed one bath.