It remains the fastest growing metro in the US and also a top market for job growth.

Quote from @Marshall Robins: I would say that 95% of PMs will not talk about adding value to properties are adding more to your bottomline/top line.

I even pay a fractional revenue manager to also check it on top of the software auto updates. 

Brad.I'd just search on google "Pinetta property management".Call around to these companies, ask them a few basic questions until you find the right fit. 

My gross income is a bit less than $7k (and I'm renting near top of market rates) with minimal repairs ($2k/y), but...1.

I recommend looking outside your area and review who fits your profile the best.

I need some advice from experienced RE investors.We want to buy a 6 bed/ 5 bath in a great area (top zipcode in the area).Thinking of splitting into 2 units but re-zoning permits are almost impossible in area.Ideas of converting to AirBnb or community center?

on top of that if your talking remote rehab nothing is more risky in REAL Estate than a remote BRRRR

There seems to be good rent/price ratios even at the top of the market. 

Plan my next day 6 most important tasks - I've been on top of this, but still a challenge to get them all crossed offPlus, most importantly, we have 4 projects here in Chicago we are working to bedone before the end of the year so we can start some new projects off on the right foot!