But since your using the VA Guarantee suggest you find a realtor in Chicago that is a fellow investor.

If so, I'd suggest joining the local Real Estate Investors Association there; I am a member myself.

I would suggest researching the going rates for STRs in your location with something like Mashvisor or AirDNA.

What would you suggest?

But if I can't sell quickly, I could rent them and have multiple cash flow (because of the different income sources of the different tenants in the same unit) and wait for the market to recover and then sell the unit.Please let me know your comments and suggestions about this information.Thank you everyone!!

Thank you for that suggestion!

They wanted to see our agreement so they could review it.Anyway, we have it sorted now and we should be on our way to closing escrow very soon !

He suggested that we also seal the brick with a waterproof sealant like a clear Drylock just for that additional level of protection.

@Kalei White, I agree with those suggesting househacking here in San Diego.

Not to mention the GL is usually only about 15% of your overall insurance cost.I'd suggest asking your lender to put into writing what is the maximum risk they will allow you to take and then give those guidelines to your broker and see if they can improve on your current program.