Hi does anyone have experience with providing direct STR stays (so not through Airbnb or VRBO) and charging, collecting, and remitting the local Chicago hotel tax?

This is a significant potential benefit that can impact everything from security deposits to rent controls to eviction procedures. 

However, I find myself uncertain about how to structure such deals and whether I could successfully secure them.I was wondering if you could offer any recommendations for educational resources that might help me better understand and navigate the intricacies of creative finance and seller finance deals.

Where to get the most recent and accurate data for things like:Unemployment dataPopulation growthJob diversity and top employers in the areaVacancy rates (eg huduser.org)Property taxes and jnsurance costsI saw bp pro and reventure and a bunch of other websites provide some of this data, but i wonder how accurate and recent it is.

Same to me on Zillow, I think it’s because Zillow makes money providing or finding loans.

As we continue to stabilize supply chains, seasonal and historical patterns can provide insights for executing your next project, ensuring you factor in risk and stay within budget.Question: What are your thoughts on adjusting to the "new normal", how will investors manage increasing costs with many forecasting stagnant appreciation for the coming years?

There, we can provide you with the necessary information in order to list your property."

Consult with an attorney to provide a purchase and sale agreement in your respective state with an assignment exhibit included. 

He/she can also provide guidance / consulting throughout the year.Best of luck

@Marc Zak Using an LLC for each property provides strong liability protection by isolating risks to individual assets, with income and expenses flowing through to your personal taxes on Schedule E.