Everywhere I turn all I see are pitches for affordable housing and the same (not so) compelling arguments regurgitated by syndicators, capital raisers, brokers etc. for the investment strategy....strong returns...lower volatility....supply (huh?)

Anthony, congratulations on the first property, this is the hardest one typically.1.

Quote from @Salvatore Ross: When it comes to finding the perfect property to manage/co-host, what’s on your must-have list? 

Seems like inventory is up 7.5% and population is up 10%?

Houses are mostly at least 450K in the area.Thanks for any insight!

But I never worked on scaling my real estate agent business up since it's take more time at the beginning.

Might be a little bit down the road for me, but that is for sure dream that will come true...One Chicago's best features is the lake, which I'd like more access to.

Do your research on the best in your area.

In the past, tenants at this location have always used it as is, without modification.

I screen the individual physically occupying the rental and someone in upper management of the company (President, CEO, etc.).