Over 75% of US cities have a population < 10K people.

I live in the city / brickell in a high rise where it's close to transportation.

Initially I didn't have a personal connection to the area and didn't know much about the city.

This scenario applies to buildings with tens to hundreds of units within the city of Philadelphia. 

Most hosts in Chicago just pocket the full funds from direct booking, you would be in the very very small majority if actually paid city taxes on it.

They include demo, prep, install, and install qtr rd, and are done in a day, may two for a large project.Some pics of our flooring on a recent flip with this company, and they may have a location in your city.

Below is how I grade neighborhoods.The Ultimate Guide to Grading Birmingham Alabama NeighborhoodsThe Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods

I'm not sure if the program is still going on, but has definitely revitalized a lot of the area when it was once destined to follow the way of other older cities that are aging out of existence both in terms of people and property. 

From my best understanding, the city zoning committee seems to turn a blind eye to it (due to the need for housing for students).

Next is regulations, checking with city to assure it's legal to do.