Preferably, buyers would directly bear the cost of their representation. 

I have sold many CA buyers our more expensive out of state deals though which run great, for example north side chicago 4 units 800k+ that cashflow with great tenants 700+ scores.

Hi, As a property manager (based in Chicago), I have to say the screening process is paramount, because its the start of your relationship with various prospects.

@Will Zena  the big question I guess will be are there any deposits to get.. most of the PM's I have seen flame out did so for commingling IE security deposits rent goes missing.

Counted this as a 45k asset but in truth it could be slightly higher or lower, there is a lack of inventory in this market so I am hopeful it will go for more but I am budgeting 45k.Deal 4 Bought an REO for 12k, rehabbed and all in for 20k, property value is 60k, posable more if we sell as a turnkey to a CA investor.Deal 5 Condo in Chicago, bought NP note (owner died in 2007 and nobody has paid since) paid 22k for the note, property rents in that neighborhood are @ 1,100 a month and the property is worth 60-70k based on estimates from a BP realtor in this market.Deal 6 bought a vacant REO for 5k, paid 7k in back taxes and put 18k into rehab, rented for $875 staring June 1st and worth 60k based on neighborhood comps and feedback from our PM/Realtor.Deal 7  Bought a SFR in souther IL for 12.5k, needs 30k in rehab and BPO's came in at 65k and 70k, I counted this as a 20k value since we will need to put more into it.  

On the other hand, we are 90 minutes from Chicago, which is nice if you have the big city itch on Saturday night.

How many investment / interest bearing accounts you have.3.

Just bear in mind that trips to Maui involve 'discretionary' funds...A few more things to think about during your due diligence. 1.

Quote from @Bruce Schussler: A lot of Podcasts and Youtuber's say to cash-out refinance to keep rents balanced with payment; (PITI) then use those funds strategically to re-invest either in more real estate or just put into a high interest bearing account or money market account...Here's some of my thoughts and comparisons;Cash-out refinance with new loan so rents balance with payment:- The cash-out refinance is 100% tax free- The funds can be put into a money-market account off-setting a portion of the interest charge of loan- The loan balance gets eventually destroyed by inflation- The liquid cash eventually gets destroyed by inflation - The interest on the new loan can be deducted from the rent income- The refinance costs are 3-4% of the total- There is less equity in the property and LLC that can be attached in case of a lawsuit- The break-even on cash-out refinance with current interest costs on the new loan is around 12 years Vs.Paid-off property with positive cash flow:- The positive rent income is 100% taxable minus only depreciation and property tax- There is more equity in the property and LLC that can be attached with a lawsuit- The break even is not until after 12 years at today's interest rates- There is a rate risk in today's inflationary environment where interest rates on bonds keep rising*It appears to me that the cash-out refi is in the best interest for a property investor; (Dave Ramsey would strongly disagree!)

@Camila Cabrera just DMed you a great Dupage eviction attorney who handles Chicago and suburbs!