. $50 per bedroom, so a 4-bedroom house will cost you about $150~200consumables - bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, beverage supplies: $20~30 per week, depending on how much you providewear and tear - towels, linen, kitchen utensils, some furniture: $1000~2000 per yearRepairs/replacement for things that guests break or steal:  $1000~2000 per yearAlso, if your personal use is less than 14 days a year, the entire property's expense is deductible against STR income, but if you use more than 14 days, then you will have to calculate the proportion of how many days it's rented out vs how many days you or your family uses. 

:-) Then I will personally host you in my Columbus Ohio property 😁

I asked when the other person will retire.  

I personally think you can successfully market both your property management (PM) and buy/sell real estate services under one brand if you position them correctly.

.✅ More Control – You’ll personally handle tenant screening, rent collection, and property upkeep, ensuring everything is done to your standards.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.

And always check social media for red flags and I agree with Vince, always meet a person.  

Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?

I have read all of the "trends" and statistics but now I am Looking for feedback on personal experience in the Akron market.I appreciate it! 

Another popular option is AgFirst but I personally have had a hard time getting responses from them.

For my own personal goal reasons, I am going to still with searching for a lender who will be open to it.