U can learn a lot from reading Q& A and blogs on BP

It doesn't happen often, but we did just discover another fraudulent deed.

Pick one and call the guys doing it in your preferred area, most of them will talk with you.Plus you'll get a far better answer than these blogs :)

And many, many much more serious lies were discovered during their tenancy.  

Not sure if you've seen this already, but here's a link to a guide to the various neighborhoods in Cleveland, put together by @James Wisehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/4704/42419-cleveland-neighborhood-gradesWe have a few properties in Toledo and are always on the lookout for some more deals in the area.

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contract, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-teamI am up to 27 doors in Columbus, Ohio and trying to grow as well!

. - I'm not sure if links are allowed here these days, but this blog post really does speak to your question.1.

After discovering BP, I now have the confidence to take action and work towards buying my first piece of real estate.

Lastly, after you receive advice from other Chicago area SLH operators & the local municipal agencies that will not only save you time but direct you towards ways to save you money, you are going to likely want to register your business as an LLC with the state and obtain the proper small business renters Insurance policy under your LLC’s name (if its just a 2-3br operation the policy monthly premium  cost will be very low and will shield you as an individual from the very probable situation of being personally liable for the behaviors, damages, & actions of a traditionally high-risk short-term tenant group bc no landlord’s homeowners insurance policy will cover any damages or personal liabilities that will occur when they discover the nature of the operation.

I found a wonderful blog post from about 2 years ago discussing valuing multi-family deals. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...