It's a single mom with one cute toddler that works her butt off to raise her kid, hold a full-time job, and go to school at night.

I would be happy to connect you with a Investor Brokerage and Full Service property management with a local team in Houston.

Multi-family real estate is something I am planning on doing after I graduate college and eventually full-time. 

This left the remaining roommate in a difficult situation, and he is now trying to find a new roommate.I have informed both tenants that they are equally bound to the 12-month lease agreement and that rent must be paid in full, regardless of one tenant moving out.

@Matt Smith the reality is that Chicago is full of "non-conforming" units.

@Alejandro Martinez I'm a fellow Canadian from just down the QEW from you (Hamilton) and moved to Orlando just over 5 years ago to invest in real estate full-time. 

I had a mentor who stressed "you make your money when you buy"; the next place you get, be sure to haggle big time - and walk away if the price is not low enough.

You’ve received some great responses full of valuable information, but I believe you may be missing the BEST market.  

All things considered, on the market for months, its now winter time, cold weather, holidays, and dark at 5 pm, not prime selling time, I offered $250,000. 

.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.