Looks like the local authorities are not going to allow this is as an STR.

Texas, Wyoming, Delaware only allow piercing the veil under fraud.  

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Jonathan Klemm might be able to help.He runs Quality Builders, a tech-enabled GC business in Chicago with proprietary technology including tracking and estimating rehab costs.

One way I have actually done it, is if the seller is willing, airbnb allows you to completelty take over their account.

BP,
We (father and son venture) are looking to put together a fund for investors… family and friends to begin… this is not a pitch I promise. About to go under contract on mobile home community #2. 
If anyone has do...

I opened a business checking account, transferred money from my own credit union account and then was told the new business account was being closed and that the bank was holding my money for 60 days.

Does anyone have a good resource for some sort of turnaround plan or success plan they have put together as essentially a business plan for a multifamily property?

I am not sure I buy that Pilsen is the one southside of Chicago neighborhood driving rent increases, but it is surely a gentrifying area and factor.I think Bronzevilles & Woodlawn's ability to have more new developments has allowed that entire se coordinator to become a huge factor on the southside.Regardless, whatever you are doing is working so keep doing it!

I've been in the business as a sales guy and owner since "97.