Walking away seems smart.

Using your smarts. 

💪Flipping in C-D areas is smart for avoiding long-term headaches, especially when it's not worth the upkeep.

Self managing is a solid way to learn the business, and it’s smart that you’re already setting up systems and tools. 

Together, we can harness the power of technology and creativity to make significant strides in our personal and professional lives.

With today’s technology it’s certainly  possible to manage an OoS property (and many investors do).  

The handyman would reach out to the tenant to coordinate availability, then coordinate with you on the issue and fixes needed.The Smart locks are a game changer.

Converting your condo into an investment property and transferring it into an LLC is a smart move for liability protection.You’re correct that retitling the property involves Chicago’s transfer tax, which can be substantial.

smart.

Any bank account would work, but this isn’t 2001 and with the amount of technology available, you need an account that fits the times.