@Sam Craven @Sonny Ngo Thanks for the input!

In turn, you would raise the annual NOI.

The son lived with him, was a co-tenant on the lease, and was the main person making the rent payments.

The mother has continued to pay the property taxes and has kept them current.

Do I need to contact the city of Chicago to have the water shut off or is this something I can do myself? 

Hi BP, I'm an investor from the Portland area.

or not worth the extra money?

It was listed on the MLS and was right down the road from us.

To all aspiring house hackers and those aiming for a single-family primary to hold it as a long-term rental, what are your biggest frustrations likely keeping you from jumping in the game? 

Quote from @Jerome Wiley: Can the landlord ask a perspective tenant how many adults will reside at the rental property?