Hey @David Cherkowsky my wife and I house-hacked just outside Alexandria (in the Fairfax County side) and now are in City of Alexandria in the West End.We went the walkout basement route but have friends who did rent by the room (they're past clients of @Russell Brazil). 

East Coast and Gulf Coast ports after members of the International Longshoremen’s Association, or ILA, began walking off the job after 12:01 a.m.

Anyone recommend any heloc providers that work in west palm beach area?

On a separate note, they may still want to come (if the airports let them in) and find another place to stay even if it's on the other coast or further north, depending what make it through, if they use the wait and see approach.  

(My assumption is it may be tough to prove enough material participation if using someone local to manage.)Two things worth noting:1- I'll be discussing with my CPA in-depth soon, but would like to hear other's experiences on this.2 - The main reasons I'm looking to STR's is the tax benefits (Cost-Seg) & appreciation that comes with buying in these areas opposed to the mid-west where I look for long-term rentals..

Chicago for sure has all 4 seasons, but the winter helps us appreciate summer more lolI don't know zip codes off the top of my head, but some of the prime neighborhoods are Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Old Town, Lake View, Roscoe Village, Wicker Park, Bucktown.Hope that helps...if you want to link up and talk more let me know.

If you dig in on the south or west side, you should be getting deals that are distressed enough to just use regular hard/bridge/private money that is expensive. 

I like the west side of Cleveland, because most of the neighborhoods don't require a POS from the city.

However, the rapid rise in housing costs is dramatically impacting people who live and work in Worcester, pushing them farther west and south in search of more affordable options to buy or rent.

With Electric Boat being a main employer in the area, along with the Coast Guard and Navy Base, it makes it a great place to invest!