Plenty of STRs that perform just as good as the pool STRs because they have a great design, location, or other fun amenities that have less liability and headache.

Navigating eviction and collecting past due rent can certainly be challenging, especially while managing property from out of town.For managing the process remotely, I’d recommend joining the **Chicago Friendly Landlord group** on Facebook.

I'd love to share some insight if yall have any questions about it!

I'd love to hear some of your comically bad Realtor stories.

I'd go with a larger bank like Chase. 

Don't change jobs or income yet.Once you do and you think you can manage the payments based on your new income, maybe once you get the rooms rented.Then if you want to switch there are plenty of opportunities. 

I'd look into sound reducing alternatives before you throw the baby out with the bathwater. 

I spend a couple hours a day driving to and from work so I have plenty of time! 

1M seems low and I'd like umbrella, but appears I'm unable to get it as far as I'm aware.

If I were in your shoes, I’d focus on house hacking in Phoenix by exploring multi-family properties or using the BRRRR strategy with undervalued single-family homes.