There are best practices on certain items that provides a guidelines.Commissions are always negotiable like any other services, you can shop around for the best value for money.All depends on the risks that you are willing to take.

I wouldn't imaging the state where the entity is registered makes a big difference for most buying and selling purposes as long as you can provide all of the required documents for title purposes.

I considered starting out house hacking a MF, but it will only increase my monthly expenses, not lower them or provide cash flow. 

Imagine you only do 1/3rd as well as they did.

Can you please provide the names of those that will do one?

I have used united granitethey are in willow brook- more south west burbs but i’m sure he would travel. my guy is Oswaldo- DM me for contactyou gotta go to the warehouse to pic out your stone and he doesn’t do demohe charges $200 to provide the sink which is a deal i highly recommend

G'Day Alejandro,As a few have already mentioned, take a peak at Toledo also.In my opinion lower potential for long term appreciation but solid/"boring" cashflow.I prefer my portfolio to be "boring" but cashflowing lolLow entry points (Sub $100,000), high rents (Above the 1% rule).Blue collar working class decent folks that will stay and pay.Depending on the area but no derelict homes, yards well kept, cars with wheels and all tenants are employed.Plus, all are sophisticated enough to pay rent online so property management doesn't have to collect rents with bullet proof vests and shot guns lolI'm bias toward Toledo but it's worth considering.Wishing you much success

Providing a starter supply of items like laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and toiletries is common practice and works well for short stays.

This step-by-step approach has worked well for many, and it can for you too!

If it's currently an STR they should be able to provide you with the p/l statement from prior years so you can see gross rents, operating expenses, average daily rates and occupancy levels.