I love being on the other side charging everything possible on a credit card but there’s no reason to accept them.

Hi does anyone have experience with providing direct STR stays (so not through Airbnb or VRBO) and charging, collecting, and remitting the local Chicago hotel tax?

Don't let them keep you in the dark about what they are charging vs what they are telling you they are charging.

Quote from @Ashish Acharya: @Sanjai Dayal If your LLC owns the commercial building and leases space to your medical practice LLC, it’s essential to charge rent at fair market value (FMV) to avoid IRS scrutiny.

No I would not go with a company charging that.

They get a faster and easier sale because buyers can imagine higher future rents.

That mirrors my experience too - our Hispanic contractors know exactly what the market rates are and they may be a touch below but not considerable - what you are getting these days is a faster, tighter job, not huge cost savings.  

I am particularly concened about the water meters not being hooked up and potential charges there. 

Private money lenders or construction loan specialists, on the other hand, are faster and more flexible, though their rates and terms will likely be less favorableFor a more rural area, local banks will almost certainly understand the market better, but connecting with private lenders who specialize in spec homes could provide more agility.

You can be charged with wrong doing up to 10 years after you buy the property.