They would sleep on air mattresses and cook in the microwave.

What are your thoughts on outdoor smokers?

I've got a unique perspective on this since I have several rental properties in several different types of areas.I have 6 in southern cook county.

Maybe they were smokers too?

@Derek FallerThe concerns I would have about Chicago are that it is starting to look like other Midwestern cities with lack of population growth in both the City and Cook County and its high violent crime rate (45 people were shot a few weeks ago in just 48 hours as an example).

They will have a little grease on them all over from cooking in general, and lots of grease/oil/stuff around the knobs, because people open cabinet doors while they're in the middle of cooking.I am also not sure about painting the countertops. 

Second,   I plan to use a hot plate for the roommate to cook, since there is no kitchen in the new part of the house, but I have a sink in the commo area.  

I want a win/win.I appreciate any referrals for anyone that knows someone that covers Kane, Cook northwest suburbs, and Dupage. 

If priced correctly, six couples could rent your large home for much less than it would cost to rent individual hotel rooms and they'll save more by cooking their own meals. 

Just like you can choose to not rent to a smoker, an insurance company can choose to not insure a homeowner/renter with a pit bull.