@Connor ChatlosDenver and Chicago's high property values make multifamily properties ideal for house hacking.

Illegals require housing.

For most people a house hack is a great start. 

If house hacking isn't the best option for me, how would you recommend starting out to build up some investments.

Here in the USA you have to be licensed to build a structure that will house someone else.

The house is located in a relatively nice neighborhood near universities and plaza.

Pretty cool.You probably won't find this type of home in Florida or anywhere where the water table is high.

Just like any of the investment strategies here in BP, they need to evovle as the market and housing landscape evovles.

Quote from @Jeff Calcaterra: We have a potential tenant new to the area who has gone through a paid background check, signed a background check authorization form, sent us a LinkedIn profile, sent an offer letter and says he is willing to send us paycheck stubs, but says he doesn't want us to call HR to verify employment because he is supposed to have found housing already.

My cleaners take a video after every turn, my team goes in to check everything is good after cleaning and record salt and PH level logs and I have a licensed plumber who is in charge of maintaining plumbing, water heater, and boiler system with logs.