What is the best way to go about finding these property listings online before they go to the auctions?

2) You MUST screen these people before renting to them, but you can use FurnishedFinders screening tool3) Otherwise, you can put your choice of screening link in your ad or include in a response template in FF.

.✔️ 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.

I can provide him with an online log in so he can review the books from his office.

Some of them even walk off the job, even after they pull permits and are technically responsible for the work.  

In the multi unit buildings I put on lease "Each tenant shares responsibility for removing snow and salting on both walkways and sidewalk infront of property" and I have them initial before we execute lease.

Online metrics can be good, but they wont paint the whole picture. 

The city wants to tear the property and surrounding properties down Zillow said it’s worth 38000The city offer me 13000.I could use some adviceHard to give advice with limited information, but as a general rule, the longer you wait and the further down the line their project is the more valuable your property will be to them.Zillow (and all automatic online) estimates are very unreliable, so don't base on that.

Hey thanks for the response and yes i am staying on the other side of a side by side duplex and would like to renovate my side and the other side !

The only costs are hourly wages to an assistant to respond to the tenants if something comes up like a question about the online payment portal system or something else.