For example, the garage door must be remotely controlled so:The property manager can remotely open it to allow delivery and service people access.Access to the garage will be through an app on the tenant’s phone, no clickers or digital keypads to reprogram.

Where we live housing prices are relatively cheap compared to if the house was in a different location.

Chicago is still pretty cheap in comparison. 

Cheap rates and modern tech are great, but none of that matters if they can't actually get you to the closing table.

I would try to get a 5 or 6 month lease at cheap after a washer dryer add then renew in June for a higher amount or register it then and optimize the rent. 

Luckily this was a super cheap property so I could afford the additional down payment.

Easy to cancel after the first delivery.

It looks pretty cheap if you're able to read it and bill it yourself every month.

I have a reminder to get her tickets 331 days prior to her trip and get them for dirt cheap on points. 

If you're looking to buy a cheap property there, be very careful.