I would buy a 24" cabinet and install a pull out laundry basket and then you only have a 12" space or so... that can be used for storing the toilet brush and a decent trash can OR a pull out towel rack.

I simply reposted his outstanding analysis, written in John's trademark soft and politically correct style. ;)

I halfway expect them to be camped out around my PO Box, hiding in my bushes, showing up in the shower while I'm brushing my teeth, chasing me around like some sort of broke ghost. 

West side has it's tough neighborhoods, but you can cash flow. also, you should brush up on the Chicago LTO to make sure u are compliant (or if renting in the city is even worth it, some guys skip Chicago all together and go into the suburbs...

My main concern with it is that area is seeing a massive amount of new construction in both hotels and houses and if the economy gets soft the booking could get very competitive and rental rates could compress and occupancy fall.

I bet you run a seriously amazing, and legit, business.I also have a soft spot for this because I volunteer in California prisons, one day a month and six full weekends a year, and I work with the inmates directly and I know for a fact that so many of them have your kind of mind and drive and skill.

If people do not have an intimate knowledge of something then they do not need to be writing blogs giving people inaccurate information with broad brush strokes about an industry.Restaurants can do well but like any other sub-asset class of commercial retail you have to buy right and know how to properly underwrite.

The PM is likely aware of this and trying to brush it under the rug by trying to convince the owner to take on this tenant anyway.The tenant in this case likely also has a legitimate suit for the cost of the renter's insurance.My advice to the OP: FORGET ABOUT THE DOG. 

When I decided to sell this property & hired a real estate agent, he discovered that the home was in poor condition & wasn't able to put it on the market at the time.The roof had missing flashing on the gable but the entire roof was replaced by contractors hired by USREEB late 2016 as they insisted that it could not be repaired.The living room floor had soft spots under the carpet & the sub flooring was damaged.

Then you could end the contract if you feel there are extra people there.Of course it is discriminatory to not rent to an applicant for being at the occupancy, so tread softly and document your decisions.We have had occupants at the max, we let them know before they sign that no additional people are allowed under any circumstances.