That kind of experience builds confidence and reduces risk over time.

Or else reduce enough on price to deal with an eviction from an illegal unit.I don't know Chicago laws, but in NYC if you have an illegal unit, the tenant occupying it seems to have more rights than the owner does and doesn't have to pay rent... 

It makes your house more attractive and reduces vacancy.

Yet for owners of rental SFRs, duplexes and condos—not to mention retail and restaurants—COVID-19 threatens to reduce landlords’ rental income, perhaps entirely.

The build cost would be a little higher because i would use foam in the exterior walls and also use insulation in the interior walls for energy saving and sound dampining.

Neutral colors work well, and energy-efficient upgrades not only attract buyers but can also qualify for tax benefits.

We reduced the price already by a quarter and it's been posted since late August/.Any advice or experience in this would be appreciated.

We try to limit as much risk as possible while reducing the capital carry. 

Also consider that green energy is not universally accepted.

This also removes the FHA’s mortgage insurance premium (MIP) requirement, reducing monthly expenses.Owner-Occupied Financing: If your next property will also be owner-occupied (e.g., a duplex or multifamily), you may qualify for a conventional loan with as little as 3%-5% down.HELOC or Cash-Out Refinance: Use the equity you’ve built in your current property to secure a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or cash-out refinance.