Hey Cha, One of my clients ran into a similar well issue around this time last year. 

Cha Yang are you looking at the MLS for finding properties?

We bought it last month for $9500.  3BR, CH/A.

Do they qualify for CHA or section 8?

It might be worth connecting with a local (CHA) realtor - there are several here on BP - to help you identify a few areas around town that might work for your needs.

It was getting cold he said ok I also explained to him the outside ac  fan had a Edison summer saver plans which turns the fan off at certain times he under stood but wanted the box off so I called Edison And had the box taken off problem solved .a week after  i got a call from tenents saying they got a message via text from the water company stating continuing runner water possible leak.so I went noticed they were running a swamp cooler 24/7 they said the ac bill was high so weve been using a swamp cooler,and they filled up a above ground pool .i asked them did they call the water company to let them know of the pool fill up they said they didn’t.i called the water company to talk to them about the running water text my tenants got and explained to them  they run a swamp cooler that runs on the water faucet and they fillled a pool ,and all the household water use from  big family.the water company said that’s why there getting that text.they also said that for me to talk about there account water usage they have to call and give permission so I asked the tenants they refused.its gets better,I get another call from the tenants now sayin one of the toilets are making a noise.so thinking the worst I go just a stuck handle.so while I was here I th ought I might as well change out  all fill valves and floaters for all three bathrOoms so I did.was there a few hours making sure they were running properly and leaks.i remind you that was on a  Thursday.on Monday my tenants send me a bill via picture text from  a plumber saying all toilets leaking cleaned out all fill valves because they were clog and put in new flappers leak fixed.i asked the tenants why’ didn’t he cal l me he  had no excuse,so  I called the plumber he said they clogged  and he cha changed the flappers.so i come  Back how’s that if I just put all of that new four days Pryor on Thursday he couldn’t answer me free.now im getting I’m not  paying  my water bill because of the leak.now they sent me there water bill .with previous charges from there old residents claiming it as part of  a leak.do they think I’m stupid,there clearly trying to scam me.they won’t  Give me permission to talk to the water company and  the plumber is his good friend.

Hi Al, I have been going through the CHA website trying to locate their rent schedules (what they pay for a 1,2, or 3 bedroom) with no luck.

-"market rents" are lower than CHA/HUD (section 8) rents, is the building approved for section 8?

If you do a google search for Chicago Housing Authority section 8 standards, you‘ll find the link to the 2018 table on CHA website.

Best of luck to you on your search and let me know if you have future questions about the CHA market!