So I just wanted to present the raw facts, hear everyone's opinions, and obviously gain some knowledge and tips from investors! 

The property is located near two colleges, so I’m focusing on student tenants and planning for 12-month lease terms.Do you have any tips or advice for renting by the room?

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Here are the top 10 tips to find the perfect house-hacking investment property in the Windy City:1.

Paging @Garrett Brown our resident STR specialist - what say you about tips for lead photos on listings??

I’d be happy to connect to exchange more tips and ideas! 

Most people bring their own.We also have a bin of razors, q-tips, cotton balls and even a bunch of contact lens cases in the master bath.

Those are good resources, but what you will find is that most of the closing is learned in the field by connecting with people.A couple of tips:1.

Unkempt lawns, trashy or broken down vehicles, mattresses and trash on empty lots, boarded up houses, bars on windows, dealers and hookers on the corners, the lack of stores or gas stations, occupied properties are dilapidated, etc.Or when Google maps shows stuff like this:

Any tips are welcome.