Hi does anyone have experience with providing direct STR stays (so not through Airbnb or VRBO) and charging, collecting, and remitting the local Chicago hotel tax?

As a starting point: -If they work full time and make $700k a year -Don't want to or can't spend time self managing a short-term rental -Don't have a spouse who wants to take the lead on managing the rentals They are likely not going to directly reduce their taxable income with real estate year-to-year. 

Follow-up to your reply. because it is a direct IRA rollover.

@Tod DuBois couple of thoughts:1) If you're getting that many leads - raise your price!

Self storage syndication post.  

Hey @Thanh Lu, we don't do much direct bookings but we do have a $500 security deposit.

Thanks for the care and detail you put into your posts on self storage.

I am looking into buying my first self storage facility.

After years of self-managing our single-family rentals, we decided to hire a property manager to provide full service management.

Service disruptions can understandably lead to frustration.From my perspective in the self-directed IRA industry, effective communication and responsiveness during transitions are crucial to maintaining client trust.