As for staples I supply the basics like salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon and sugar.

They sell them at Staples.

Leases are best drawn up from an attorney, but you can get one from Staples, a million different websites, or a local Landlord Association.3.)

When I'm out and about, it's easy to stop in at Staples to get a lease printed, a 3-day notice, whatever.

Staples or Office Depot - forms rack.

I used post it notes and stapled them to the studs where I wanted all the outlets and switches.

Like you mentioned, it is a staple of Chicago and is not going anywhere. 

You're going to need to supply some staples and at least a starter kit of miscellaneous goods like paper products.

My first home was a duplex house hack and now it's a staple in our rental portfolio.

Besides BP: staples, office depot, other investors, real estate attorneys(if you want something drawn up to your extreme criteria) and a host of other real estate investment websites.Kudos,Mary