Potentially a mix of the data scraping taking into account blocked days on the calendar as true occupancy, and factoring fees as part of the ADR (average daily rate) I would say they have shown a material miss when it comes to data for properties that I had managed in the past.

I recall one podcast about the “drunk” letter the one guest used to get better responses.

Should I write him a letter or should I first check to see if I can afford the home?

The current owner started adding an additional unit to the property on the lower level by blocking off a wall and adding a shower however it remains unfished as it stands today.

Offer letter (employment agreement and paystubs in hand (assuming the paystubs support the 200K) you should be fine.

Chicago is literally comprised of micro neighborhoods & communities, and the decision to invest in any given area must be determined on a house by house, block by block, basis.

The letter can outline that rent will be increased to X.

@Andrew SyriosTake a look at what happened in Kansas City with tenant activists blocking entry to the courthouse.

My property is the second roughest house on block so I agreed that enhancing the image would be helpful. 

Soviet-style blocks were built, but without even private baths of any sort--those had to be traveled to--and no hot water whatsoever.