.✔️ 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.

•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?

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.

@Stephen SmithIt was great meeting you Steve.

We underwrite individually and on the portfolio level - stick with me here:Would we buy a negative cashflow deal if it has equity and meets the rest of our criteria?

Nashville is only about an hour away from Clarksville, so you will meet people from both cities.

I alwasy respond yes and ask my standard follow up questions and never once have they responded back to schedule a showing. 

Yes, there are exceptions for significant life events (job change), but each individual must meet the FHA loan qualifications on their own, and the second loan must be for a valid reason, like a job relocation or other extenuating circumstances.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.