Illinois is tenant friendly state.

My wife's friend's husband is a handyman who has a lot of experience.

I have a close friend and business partner who vetted them also.

Get a friend/relative/co-worker to rent a room from you?

I highly suggest you use our marketplaces to find trusted, investor-friendly team members: Tax Pro finder: https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/tax-and-financ...Lender finder: https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/lendersProperty manager finder (if you go that route and don't self manage): https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/property-manag...

AJ Fields Inc. began when we saw an opportunity to take over management responsibilities for a family friend’s properties.

Points I can roll into the cost and don't mind a buy down if necessary.My primary concern is the bleed rate monthly for the build, Airbnb stabilization and the year after while we season it and prep for final financing for long term hold. well doubt unless you get money from a relative or close friend that you will do any better in the market.

Best decision I've ever made. 4-6% average annual appreciation rate, stable job growth, population growth, drivable to the Bay Area, close to Lake Tahoe, no state income tax, 4th lowest property taxes in the Nation, much more landlord friendly than CA, land constrained meaning limited supply, etc. 

I admire your spirit and outside-the-box thinking my friend.

It could’ve just be my personality, but I always felt a little reluctant to be extra friendly if the other side did not reciprocate.