Networking at local meetups and connecting with agents who work with investors sounds like a great strategy.

@Keith Thomas sounds great.

It’s exciting to hear about your plans to dive into this field, and Chicago is a fantastic market to explore once you move there.It sounds like you’re on the right track with your interest in House Hacking, Mid-Term Rentals, Short-Term Rentals, and the BRRRR strategy.

@Krissi Miramontes sounds like it was a nice project.

The fact other properties have chewed up sidewalk isn't a sound legal argument either.

It sounds like you're trying to do right by your other tenants while also being fair to this one, but it’s clear the situation can’t continue.First, it’s great that you’ve already put quiet hours in place and handed out notices—smart move!

24 hrs maybeAlso noticed they were a member since 2025 - and no feedback.I am new also but their lack of response and cryptic message was a bit concerning…so I sent it to spam.Thanks for your inputYeah, it sounds like a phony inquiry to me, but keep an eye out.I got a no message booking request this last fall for next year.

Sounds like you're on the right track for areas to find deals.

With the equity you’d free up, paying off $50k in personal debt and boosting your credit score while freeing up $3k/month sounds like it could significantly lower your stress and open doors for future projects.That said, selling means you’d lose a cash-flowing asset, even if it’s not huge.

It sounds like Aloha Capital is selling “shares” which are not secured by real estate and would be considered “unsecured loans.”