Hi does anyone have experience with providing direct STR stays (so not through Airbnb or VRBO) and charging, collecting, and remitting the local Chicago hotel tax?

Let me know what experience you have and what monthly cost you paid for these utilities. 

We aren't that big as we only have 5 properties/7 doors but it has been a great experience for us and we aren't looking back. 

Have been talking about getting into real estate investing for the last 2-3 years and finally pulled the trigger on a 3 unit house hack in Soulard that will be closing later this month and will be self-managing the property.I'm trying to network a bit with other investors, build a solid team of contractors / handymen, and set my systems up in way to scale, but also so my tenants have a good experience.

From my experience working with over 400 investors, I’d recommend starting with house hacking—ideally a fourplex if you find a good deal, but a duplex works too.

When you have the confidence & experience branch out and do one yourself.

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I’d love to connect with others who are house hacking or rehabbing in the area and share experiences.

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

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