One of the most important steps you can take as either a startup landlord or seasoned one is to use a platform specific to property management as it will elevate your operation and save you tons of time.The good news is that nearly every software designed for landlords includes these features.

For the most part vs focusing on a specific neighborhood or two I would say keep you options open to all. 

I would like to do some research on other rental properties before I set my priceComputer algorithms are good for studying a general market, maybe even a neighborhood, but they are terrible for evaluating a specific rental.

However, I'm unsure of the specific areas within these states to target.

Cosmetic updates (flooring, paint, fixtures, roof etc) What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

- Are there specific areas of Chicago that you are more interested in than others?

New roof, exterior painting, new flooring, bathroom updates, finished new living space What was the outcome?

Not sure of specifics.

Group training sessions do not deal with specifics that lead to lawsuits.