The lower portion of the house is tiny, and there is this antiquated in wall TV cabinet that I want to get rid of.

You might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes

At today’s interest rates that would be $150/mo in interest, probably less than the cable tv bill and a total under $1,000 for 6 months.

If anything they are making REG D more accessible, ie. new changes allow more people to qualify as accredited for example, holding a Series 7 license.There can be some restrictions depending on the PPM on total investment amount or total amount of investors depending on states involved, however this is typically deal or investment specific and usually at substantial amounts.

I don't have any recommendations but the Nolo series might be good for you because landlords absolutely need to be aware of the laws regarding their business.

This article was announced on WGN-TV Ch 9 News regarding assistance for Renters and Landlords:https://wgntv.com/news/chicago... 

Hey guys, I am starting a series LLC and need to get a business address set up.

They tightened the law in a series of laws in 2008 so that now you only get to prorate the gain between the time used as primary (tax free) and rental (you'll pay tax on this portion). 

To approve, clean, handle issues or even fix the tv remote.

They have the most vested interest in you buying a solid deal, because they have to manage it every day.Just be careful of turnkey operators as they have a bigger vested interest in selling than managing.You might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes