Hello @Nerlande Joseph,Instead of listing locations as opinions, I will show you a process for selecting good investment locations.The location you choose is defined by your goal.

These types of deals can be tricky and ruin a relationship very quickly if expectations are not clearly laid out and defined.

@Harita Konjeti if you require them to only text you emergency issues, you will need to define those issues.

Define what type of STR it will be.

.• Define your goals.

That can be easier said when there aren't a lot of clearly defined rules. 

Define your criteria and work backwards.All that being said, if you find opportunities close to home in Chicago I see no reason to ignore those especially if you are or have been house hacking since you need to live somewhere anyway.

We are defined though by how we respond to these hard times.

What would you define as "great" properties as far as numbers are concerned?

@Kimberly Arington: how do you define "private lender" vs "hard money lender?"