If you want the name of the agency we use, message me I don't think we can promote a company here that isn't a BP sponsor or Pro etc.Hope this helps. 

@Alec Barnes As the owner of a property management company in Texas, I completely agree that a solid screening process is essential for placing quality tenants.

Here are a few additional strategies that might help mitigate risk if you decide to rent the property:Hire a Strong Property Management Company: While you’ve already spoken with some PMs, consider finding one with extensive experience managing single-family rentals in Cook County specifically.

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Quote from @Christopher Lynch: I recently watched an episode of BiggerPockets where the guest discussed how he started a real estate investment company and buys commercial properties with 0% down.

If your company were to manage the STR in CR how do you deal with matter of safety / home burglaries? 

if anything then I would set a flat fee to pay them for their service and then if you do find a property that offers buyers agents money, in which almost all I have seen still do...then I would have the title company back out the amount you decided on and the agent gets the remainder of the amount of commission that's left over. 

My family also owned a construction company, so I have some experience in handling projects associated with real estate. 

Hi Karen, Have you tried reaching out to any other local investors or property management companies? 

I'm a local investor, flipper, and property management company owner.