Welcome, great community here on BP but also in-person in Central Texas, definitely encourage you to get involved in the lots of groups and events in the region!

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Steve K.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I would also encourage you to get involved in networking groups in the Chicagoland area as well as listen to the straight up Chicago investor podcast.

It's part of participation trophy society where people get socially rewarded for just being in the game, but that shouldn't apply to real estate.

Thank you all for the encouragement and priceless feedback.

There are some restrictions so I would encourage you to look into it to see if eligibility applies.

Understanding your “why” can help refine your strategy.I’d also encourage you to keep an open mind toward single-family properties.

Thank you so much for the encouragement.

(I just don't see how a pitbull could offer more emotional support than a poodle or spaniel.)I'd encourage you to google HUD guidelines for Emotional Support Animals.

I encourage you to take a look at out pages, reviews and feedback from other owners posted online.