It's a good idea to schedule your own safety inspections, including checking for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.3.

I think house-hacking is a great idea and I would be more than happy to help you with the financing.

You have a head full of ideas, and that is a good thing.

Great community to bounce ideas off of as I build my knowledge base.  

Additionally, it's a good idea to connect with a Property Manager early on.

., and I still love Cook County because I have a solid team and underwrite deals properly.I think @Paul De Luca nailed it on the head, though - it seems like you are quite risk-adverse, so maybe given your risk tolerance, it's not the best idea, but if it were me, I would not think twice about it, and find a rock start property manager who knows exactly how to vet tenants.

We all know 'housing affordability' is one of the hottest political topics as of late but I'm not seeing any commitments to increase inventory. 

I like the idea of using a 15-year loan for the best rate, especially since I’m aiming for long-term stability. 

Average rental rates, vacancies, competition, growth, appreciation, etc..Ive heard of scrolling through Zillow and collecting information by looking at properties for sale/rent but was wondering if there is a site where all of this information is easily accessible or any ideas for better ways to go about it.Thanks in advance!

I have no idea what you mean in regard to lending to my cousin, but it doesn't matter.