I looked at local companies, and while many locals have great boots on the ground, they lack the economies of scale and systems like what Avantstay uses to attract, vet, monitor, and enforce. 

I'm also from Brazil and I'm local to Stamford.

We are fortunate to take on a lot of doors from local PMCs who drop the ball, and invariably, poor communication is near the top of the list for complaints. 

You would need to close with the loan in your name, then quitclaim it into your LLC. 

Geographically locally where is your house in the landscaping?  

My name is Aja Sellers and I am new to the REI world!

Local banks and smaller credit unions are most aggressive in this space.

Also does your locality allow you to work on investment properties?

.✅ Hands-On Experience – If you plan to grow your real estate portfolio, managing tenants yourself can teach you valuable lessons about leases, maintenance, and local rental laws.✅ More Control – You’ll personally handle tenant screening, rent collection, and property upkeep, ensuring everything is done to your standards.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.

@Emma Whear I might suggest you talk to a local real estate attorney (or another owner of a similar property) to make sure you prepare yourself if/when the City's blind eye starts being able to see ;-)