I'd be happy to attend your next one given that the schedule allows.

@Ben O'Neill You're in California so you probably need to get something signed and approved by congress before you can do anything, but for the rest of us in states that allow business to be conducted....I have all tenants sign the same lease.

The tenant stated that he is very busy and has emounous responsibililty at work and he is not interested in any garden work. 

The city of Chicago doesn’t allow short term rentals in 2 to 4 unit buildings unless you are actually renting out your own residence. my personal opinion, is the short term rental fad is slowly leveled off to a more stable and long-term sector of the real estate market.

I personally would look in a neighborhood that allows you to self manage and you have full control of your bookings.

This should, ideally, get more cash flow, and allow you to hire a PM without breaking the bank.

I heard Legalzoom, and Zen business.

What is the maximum time you allow for payment of security and 1st month's rent after an applicant signs an ONLINE  lease - 1 hr, 24 hrs, 48 hrs?

I'm thinking of starting a property management company as I have a lot of skills I can leverage for this type of business.

Most commercial lenders 99.99% require you to own and have operated a commercial business or 2-3 investment homes prior to a commercial loan of that size.