I’m also an active member of the local landlord association in Joliet (JRLA), which has been a great resource for networking and education.

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

Also, you could also hang out at some local ice rinks where people take their kids to hockey practice!

My guess is that the institutional big banks would have a problem with it, while the smaller local banks and non-bank lenders probably wouldn't care as much. 

After checking the local housing authority the SAFMR though the zipcode maximum is $1300.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

I can put in touch with a couple of local insurance agencies.  

Real estate is local.

She speaks at a lot of meetups locally as well.

And you are local!