Due to the eviction ban that just keeps getting extended, our lawyer suggested we try offering cash for keys since my mom is suffering emotionally living on the same lot as these people.

I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

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It's still a good market for long term rentals but the returns are not what they were 10 years ago - but if you can get past overly optimistic suggested ROI, it's a really solid market.

If you're targeting Section 8 tenants in Chicago, I'd suggest listing at the fair market rent of $2000.

My one suggestion: do not conduct business with anyone (here or anywhere) without having your lawyer and maybe even your CPA reviewing all the paperwork.Also, stay far away from LPs.

You should learn how to analyze property to ensure it's going to pay for itself.A couple suggestions:1.

Exactly what Chris suggests - buy the house from them and rent it back to them.

Short of coming here and meeting face to face with them and come to a couple local REIA events to discuss, for those who are remote I would suggest getting into some of the NE Ohio REIA facebook groups to get some advice from locals.