Ask your trusted tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, etc.) if they know someone reliable.Local Facebook Groups & Nextdoor – Many handymen rely on word-of-mouth, and these platforms can be great for finding recommendations from landlords and homeowners in your area.Real Estate Investor Groups – Chicago has an active real estate community.

It seems like there’s an opportunity here for the right buyers who still believe in BRRRR.Curious to hear from those who’ve been in the game longer—do you still do BRRRR, or did you pivot?

You have come to the right platform. 

Anything underneath that is fair game.

Hi Thanh - Managing a single STR can be manageable, but as your portfolio grows, hiring a vacation rental company can be a game-changer.

If you like help structuring this deal differently to give you more leverage, let me know, I've worked with new investors on game plans and seen others start with 90% LTV on their very first deal.

Its usually the tenants who live in the lowest tier housing that are most prone to play games and take advantage. 

You want a platform that has built in TCPA protections as well as a multiple communication channels besides voice such as SMS and email.

Even with HMLs, they would either want to see reserves, or you would still need to put in a little 'skin' into the game to make the deal workGood luck!

There’s also a good mix of duplexes, triplexes, and quads, so you’ve got options for a solid house hack.House hacking is actually how I got into real estate—I’ve done two house hacks with duplexes here in Chattanooga, and it’s been a game changer.