Thank you Tim, Sorry for the late response 

I plan to negotiate the rent and I want to present my proposal to show how I’ll manage the property responsibly.

Sorry again for the delay and late responses.

The challenges in real estate teach you invaluable lessons that you might not gain otherwise.I also invest in Chicago, so I have a few thoughts in response to the questions you raised.

@Kevin Collins I apologize; my response came out a little rough around the edges and I assume that you certainly have done your homework prior too.... but that is a bit of my point... nothing will change when you go and work with a realtor and find investment properties yourself... figuring out what the property is worth IS PART OF THE ANALYSIS (if that's important to you) and because of this it is no different than other than you should now be verifying what the realtor will tell you it's worth as opposed to what the turnkey is telling you. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Look for undervalued properties.Network: Connect with local real estate agents, contractors, and other investors for insights and deals.Analyze Properties: Use the 1% rule to evaluate potential properties (monthly rent should be at least 1% of the total investment).Secure Financing: Explore different financing options like conventional loans, hard money loans, or private lenders.As for timing, if you can handle the extra responsibility, starting now could give you a head start.

Then split bottom line 50/50 with the partner (individual) after all other expenses are paid.

This is a bit more involved, but as you scale, it is something you should consider.In response to your second question, I would say "yes" to allowing pets.

I'm copying my response from a previous post:1) Investors were chasing Class A rentals from 2012-2020, before their values exceeded their pre Great Recession highs and they wouldn't cashflow at purchase anymore.2) So, investors started chasing Class B rentals in 2020-2022 because of #1 above.