I wouldn't suggest you buy a single-family home to live in because the additional cost outweighs the benefits.

Any pros/cons on either or any other operator suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

I'm open to suggestions and thoughts.

Seeing out there if anyone has any reading lists or content suggestions for sales or negotiation in Real Estate.

By no means am I suggesting the funds should not be held correctly but there are other areas a landlord should focus their attention if they are concerned about tenant related liability. 

They started with 2 properties and are now at 15+...I would suggest you staet with a great property manager and go from there.

It's still a good market for long term rentals but the returns are not what they were 10 years ago - but if you can get past overly optimistic suggested ROI, it's a really solid market.

I then suggest setting up a bank account where there is auto pay.

If you're targeting Section 8 tenants in Chicago, I'd suggest listing at the fair market rent of $2000.

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