From November 1 to January 31, we usually see higher Days on Market for most properties.It’s also encouraging that you’ve had some interest, even from those who may not fully qualify.

I encourage your friend to forward the unredacted prom note to the SEC via this link https://www.sec.gov/tcr Click on Submit a Tip.

Make sure you list on VRBO as well.That’s encouraging to hear.

I would definitely encourage to utilize all the resources that Bigger Pockets has to offer. 

@Jennie Berger gave you the whole kit & caboodle on Chicago zoning so I don't have a ton to ad, however, I'd highly encourage you to engage an architect like @Samuel Pavlovcik or @Prashanth Mahakali, both are awesome local Chicago resources.

REIHub, Stessa, QuickBooks, spreadsheets, etc are all valid tools and depends on the client and how their brain works.I wish you luck in getting yourself organized for the coming season, but would encourage you to make the recordkeeping an ongoing habit rather than a once per year stress fest.

It is standard practice and component level depreciation is encouraged by the IRS.Though it is very important to track you time as you go along.

Audrey, your comment is very encouraging.

I encourage investors to buy now while prices have cooled.

Also appreciate your doing it to encourage others.  1) Totally understand where your coming from.