.✔️ You’re willing to learn Chicago’s landlord-tenant laws.Consider hiring a property manager if:✔️ You have a busy schedule or don’t want landlord responsibilities.✔️ Your house hack is more than a 2-unit property and requires more oversight.✔️ You’d rather pay for peace of mind and legal compliance.Final ThoughtsIf you’re house hacking a small multi-unit (like a 2- or 3-flat) and are comfortable being hands-on, self-managing can be a great way to save money and learn the business.

Readers should seek professional advice.Great responses hereHowever, full site visits, though more expensive, maximize tax savings by capturing every depreciable asset and offer better audit protection....This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

They moved in and within 24 hours sent the following letter (names have been changed): "Hi Dawn and Brian,Sindy and I are frustrated, disappointed, and really struggling with the idea of moving forward with the move into your home.We realize this is the first time you have rented a property to someone, and may not be aware of the responsibilities that landlords have, and want to inform you that there are habitability issues with the home that are quite literally against the law, pursuant to Colorado’s Warranty of Habitability Law, CRS §§ 38-12-501 et seq.

And yes I have done one in 50 years in the industry.Facts:1. purchase contract and gave 50k up front to bring tax's current. 2. it was all cash no contingencies.3. seller just goes dark no response to anything.4.

Hey thanks for the response and yes i am staying on the other side of a side by side duplex and would like to renovate my side and the other side !

Quote from @Edreco Amos: @Dominic MazzarellaThank you for the quick response.

I am also looking for rent redi alternatives, I have used rent readi since April and it's been constant problems and lack of response from their support team.

Quote from @Chris Tessmann: @Dutch Mendenhall any response? 

However I do go in slow season and I do not put in blocks. 

When you have multiple responsible adults sharing a house, if one "bad egg" slips in then you have the others renters to kick them out or report them.