I personally think being a landlord in Chicago is easy and I have never had an eviction. 

The strategy is built on your own personal cash flow commitment.

Each room has its own unique theme and personality, making the home truly one of a kind.

Any insights, advice, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

I am here to learn more about my own personal investments as well as seeking out learning opportunities from like-minded individuals.

Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.

Does anyone know stats on this or have personal experience in this region?

Quote from @Zach Howard: I think it's probably better to hold real estate in an LLC than in my personal name.

Probably not a good person to hire, maybe let your bosses know. 

I want to start smart and scale up as I learn the ropes, but I’m personally struggling to narrow down which area to focus on.If you’ve done this before, what advice would you give someone like me?