Definitely more tenant friendly than landlord friendly due to the laws in Illinois, but not as bad as California or even Chicago.  

For example in Southern California many apartments do not come with refrigerators.

Hey Aishan, I personally own 12-doors in Detroit and I live in California.

im in Orange County CA and there is a huge market here for room by room rentals here. i've been doing this for quite some time (over a decade now), and it certainly has its pro's and cons. my advice if you go about this is make sure you do proper vetting before moving someone in... not only for financials/ credit-worthiness, but also for temperament and expectations in a co-living space. we ask a lot of questions like "how do you handle conflict?"

From adding bi-fold doors to creating outdoor kitchens, we design spaces that make the most of Southern California’s weather.These trends not only elevate the homes we renovate but also ensure they stand out in the market. 

3 of my properties beat your CA gross rent!

Curious as to thoughts on building ADU’S for equity in LA / SoCal market.Search BP forums for appraisals associated with California ADU additions in single family zones.  

Since you’re in CA go for appreciation vs Cashflow .  

If you're looking for strong cash flow, the Midwest—places like Ohio or Detroit—can be great options due to lower property prices and higher rent-to-price ratios.On the other hand, higher appreciation markets, such as California, come with higher entry costs but often provide significant equity growth, even in the short term, if you buy wisely.If you're considering short-term rentals (STRs), your focus should be on factors like occupancy rates, average nightly rates, and regulations in the area.

In CA I took a crash course with Sharon Butler and I passed first try with an 86%.