Additionally the suburbs have higher taxes compared to Chicago proper.  

It's important not to get too caught up in the details; use the analyzer to compare one property to another.

If you're as good as you claim to be, it should be easy to show that the rewards outweigh the risk. 

With careful planning and a willingness to learn, house hacking can be a rewarding and profitable investment strategy.

Technology is a good partner the more you know on your own.You should make a list of areas you might be interested in first - maybe you lived there or have friends there, you always wanted to go there - and then compare that list to some best areas list, do some of your own research, and then use a major data tool to look.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Now sometimes I would get a credit for a new lead but you have to write a detailed explanation every time I would ask for refund and wouldn't always get it rewarded. 

MTR arbitrage may allow an owner less hassle and equal profit from their unit compared to the other available alternative of LTR.3.

I recommend taking a look at comparing a few quotes.

You're spot on with how private money lending offers speed and flexibility compared to traditional banks.