Meeting the team personally has some value but I have worked with dozens of investors who have never been to Memphis and never meet me face to face. 

This was a free REIA meeting, and I had been to several seminars and trainings filled with vague and unhelpful common-sense information before. 

I am thinking of trying to get a network of investors to meet regularly to exchange ideas.

I was planning to send letters explaining the higher cost in taxes, market rents in the area, and then offer a gradual raise to meet in the middle somewhere.

If you're free, we should meet up for coffee.

Also since it's a 4-unit it would need to meet the sustainability requirement. 

•For example, a listing with three price drops and 180 days on the market would be weighted less than one with 30 contacts, no price drops, and a quick removal after 30 days.3.Open Data:•Provide direct access to each comp’s details: price history, leasing schedules, photos, and even links to the original listing sites—all without leaving the platform.These three issues have been my biggest frustrations with current tools, and I’m building this out for internal use in my market.My questions to you:•Is this something you would want to see in your market?

.✔️ 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.

Sounds like this could possibly be a Schedule C activity so keep self employment tax in mind.

Meeting some people tonight there to create a scope of work and do some additional discovery.