Until that point, I am here to read / listen and learn.I am likely looking to purchase in my area (Pittsburgh) and have some ideas about what neighborhoods specifically, but these are just instincts and purely anecdotal in any event, so I would love to engage in discussions about what areas around here would work for the buy and hold rental income strategy.Thanks!

I would put the neighborhood or nearest major cross street if that's more precise/useful.I would be careful sending out a flyer to buyers, that you don't advertise as if you own the property.

Here is a little more background info for everyone to double check my initial repair and expense numbers that I used so I can be more knowledgeable going forward The house is a 3/1 built in 1955 with 1100 sqft and it would be in a C neighborhood.

I'm not sure why Airbnb would want to turn away potential guests, but I also have trouble believing they could be so successful when similar units are basically empty.Finally, I don't live next to o'hare, and I would prefer to host my STR III my neighborhood.

So, the total move-in costs (not including pet fees, if applicable) would be $2475, all paid prior to lease signing.Also, we would need copies of the two most recent pay stubs and photo ID for all applicants aged 18+ (I can scan at the showing) to begin the verification process, which only takes a few days.Since choosing a place to live is a very personal decision, please feel free to do a “drive by” of the property, located at 123 Main St, so you can get a “feel” for the neighborhood.

I am 25, originally from the northern Chicago suburbs, and will be moving back home in about a week.After a lot of reading/listening, I have "decided" that I want my first investment to be a house hack on the north side of Chicago, ideally in Lakeview/Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown areas, but I'm open to other neighborhoods. 

have you shopped around for loans?

It' not in a high traffic area, so the only people that would see the sign are residents in the neighborhood.

It is really a one-stop shop for knowledge and connecting with others with similar aspirations. 

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