Heres the link to the City's website going over the details. https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/sidewalk_snow_removal.html

You can also find a bunch of threads on the subject on BiggerPockets.https://gustancho.com/buying-home-with-illegal-apartmenthttps://www.realtor.com/advice/rent/illegal-rentals/#:~:text=You're%20renting%20an%20in%2Dlaw%20suite&text=But%20if%20you're%20considering,the%20PK%20Boston%20law%20firm. https://www.sapling.com/6719436/legal-requirements-basement-apartments-chicagoFrom the City of Chicago website: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs/supp_info/illegal-conversions0.html

There is a new build across the street.Forced Appreciation: I added a full en-suite bathroom during the renovationForced appreciation: upgraded the finishes throughout the houseSupporting information:Purchase price: $115,000, 25% down, 7.25% conventional loanBank Appraisal: $135,000 (before bathroom addition, renovation)Renovation: $30,000 (currently have $10k of that on a 0% credit card)Rent: ~$1,400 (originally estimated $1,700)I transferred the property into an LLCI am not interested in selling the property as I think the neighborhood will continue to appreciate.

They have a very active list-serve which you should join.https://www.meetup.com/Jacksonville-Real-Estate-En...If this doesn't keep you busy, you can reach out and I'll give you even more suggestions.Hope this helps,Glen

I had at least 5 or 6 people do that and I just dont think it is right for them to spend their money unless I seriously thought they were good.Roy, in case you didn’t know, you can enable or disable the “Apply now” button on your Zillow ads: https://zillow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000973008-What-does-it-mean-to-enable-or-accept-applications-for-my-properties-If you disable it, people won’t be able to submit those unsolicited applications to you anymore.

@Jesus Ojeda hola Jesús, estoy interesado en invertir en El Paso, Tx.

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs/supp_info/illegal-conversions0.htmlhttps://gustancho.com/buying-home-with-illegal-apartment

Ground floor masters with an en-suite are a big positive.

Quote from @Jessie Cho: has anyone use Crexi Intelligence? 

I have also been "creative" by converting garage space to legal living sq ftage (master bdrm with en suite bathroom, WIC and mud room/laundry room), legalizing an illegal inlaw unit in SF (no small feat), and even setting precedence in San Mateo Co by getting a "tiny house" legalized as an ADU.