It sounds like you're in a good position to evaluate your options carefully.

I've read a lot of posts in the forum here on the pros and cons of this strategy... what I would love is some insights from actual PadSplit hosts on the assumptions/operating expenses to take into account when evaluating a property.

I erroneously thought it was to try and sell me on  a package even though I did not sign up for an evaluation and did not give them all my personal information (Credit score, 401 k, savings etc).

Quote from @Tanner Martillo: Hi BP Community,I’m evaluating a potential investment property in Cincinnati, Ohio, and would love to get your insights!

@Dennis Gallagheri don't really use any rules anymore, i just evaluate the actual expenses on actual properties. 

My four adult children are out of the house; so, below are goals for our 11 year old and me.Read 15 minutes per day and log it.Set limit on daily electronic use.Clean up after himself (toys, push chair in, dishes, clean bedroom, clean car).He plays sports and has a few tough baseball goals that he works with me on (inside/out swing, pitching mechanics, 3B fielding). 

So many people gloss over properties before truly evaluating their pro forma rent.Also, I think it's a great point about this strategy working in higher rent/gentrification areas of Chicago..it seems counterintuitive.

For example at a typical showing, buyers like to have an expert with them who can help really evaluate a property, not just a door-opener as you seem to think will work.

Don't want to work a W2 forever.I haven't tried all of the platforms by any means but Gemini vs ChatGPT for example, I will ask them questions in regards to evaluating markets and if they don't like the idea (don't know where to look?)

Let them  mature and re-evaluate what's the best course of capital.