But, they have ZERO liability for the performance of that tenant.Second, 97%+ have no idea on how to screen a tenant, other than income = 3x rent and a credit score.

They don't deserve my money if they can't perform those tasks. 

It's very easy for us to lose sight of these truths and blame performance on over-saturation and legislation.

One positive I can see is it could help some tenants boost their credit scores, while also incentivizing them a little extra to pay on time. 

Contractors performing structural, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work are required to have the appropriate licenses issued by the City of Chicago.

Aaron I would not pay but if they wanted to have this added I would have a licensed electrician perform the work. 

That said, I’ve found that properties in C-class neighborhoods tend to perform best with Section 8 tenants.

With $750K, start by focusing on cash-flowing rental properties in stable markets like Indianapolis, Kansas City, or Birmingham, blending appreciation and income.Use financing strategically to scale while preserving liquidity for value-add opportunities like BRRRR or small multifamily properties.Allocate a portion of funds for flips or mobile home parks to diversify and boost capital.

The return on equity is probably very low considering they are paid off so maybe explore refinancing or selling the lowest performing one(s) or your biggest headaches to reinvest in more lucrative deals.I noticed you also used a metric of number of rentals to attain your goal rather than $$$/month.

Always perform thorough market research and verify the numbers on any property you consider.