It's even more frustrating as, during their stay, they mentioned that everything was perfect and they didn't even mention the sofa.The fact of the matter is that some people find sofa beds less or uncomfortable and so it seems to me that the guests might just have wanted to write an honest review and warn would be guests that our place might not be the right fit for people who spend a lot of time sitting on the sofa and want a comfortable.

The Meter Save program was discontinued in Chicago in 2022 and it seems there are no viable options that I qualify for (I’ve looked at the department of waters options and I don’t fit the qualifications).this feels like I’m getting ripped off each month in the bill and am really needing support here.

I remember some of my staff trying to rent rooms and they would get 70 applications and interview potential roommates in person to see if it was a good fit.

I had to copy/paste your last statement, because I agree 100% and you sum it up very concisely:The folks who I have known who have been successful investing out of state fit into at least one if not all of these categories: 1) Have a lot of first hand experience in the market either from having lived there before or having grown up there, or bare minimum from having spent a lot of time there learning the good and bad areas to invest 2) Have close family members or close friends living in the market (often in the actual property like a child attending college and renting rooms to friends) 3) Invest only in quality properties, maybe B/B+ but preferably A 4) Have extensive experience in real estate and property management plus systems in place to manage remotely/ know how to work with a PM remotely and not let things fall through the cracks 5) They have plenty of capital to cover any unexpected expenses that come up (probably most important and can make up for lacking in the above areas, but of course you’ll be spending more money which goes against the point) and are primarily looking for appreciation, not dependent on monthly cashflow.

I'll also give them a list of "must haves" based on comps as well (for example oversized kitchen island, dedicated powder room, minimum 48" hallways, large master closet, lots of windows for natural light, gas fireplace, minimum 10' ceiling in great room, consideration of sun exposure, etc).Also if you give a good architect your budget (for example I need to be able to build this for under $350/SF) then they will design something to fit that budget. 

If you have any contacts you feel would be a good fit for both myself and them please DM or comment!

Connecting with local investors and agents can also help you identify the best markets that fit your goals.Good luck!

If you find yourself answering "Yes" to most or all, then it may be a fit to keep it, otherwise selling may fit you best.

He has a method where you build a buy box by analyzing top performers in the market, comb through the market looking for them, and then set up searches for your buy boxes so you create a steady stream of listings that fit your buy box without wasting time or forgetting to go back and look at that market you were interested in a few weeks ago. 

If your goal is to keep attracting renters who prioritize a quiet space, this might not be the best fit.