A pattern has started, and now he' testing the waters to see what he can get away with in the long run, which means you no longer have authority in the relationship.

Can someone give me a round about number on how much closing costs should be ?

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Good bookkeeping is the foundation for:capturing all your deductions (especially the small ones that add up),doing real tax planning throughout the year (not just at year-end), andhelping you make better business decisions as your income grows.A CPA who specializes in real-estate clients should be talking to you about bookkeeping, entity structure, proactive planning, and year-round support — not just tax prep.Hope that helps you find the right long-term fit.

The demand is usually steady year-round in Chicago for that group.That said, here’s how I’d weigh it:If you go MTR:You’ll need to furnish it properly — not fancy, but turnkey: queen bed in each room, blackout curtains, comfy couch, smart TV, solid Wi-Fi, a stocked kitchen (pots/pans, utensils, coffee maker, toaster), and a simple desk setup.Expect about $4K–$6K upfront to get it guest-ready if you’re starting from scratch.Cleaning and turnover management can be automated (Turno app or a local cleaner), but there’s still some coordination involved.Since you’re near a hospital, list on both Furnished Finder and Airbnb (30+ night stays) — that combo usually keeps you booked.If you go LTR instead:You’ll save yourself the time and mental load of setting up a new system while adjusting to newborn life.Even if the rent’s lower, you’ll get steady income and less stress, which might be worth it right now.Winter leasing in Chicago:Yeah, it’s slower — especially December through February — but MTRs tied to hospitals stay active because medical contracts don’t follow the same seasonality.If this were me?

If you think you can get away with just paying per deal, you are telling the world that you cant afford to do this business or are just cheap.  

Multitudes of people on BP looking to become rich on real estate by "wholesaling" or "rental arbitrage", essentially folks with no money or assets looking to punch their golden ticket.

Plus, you’ve got strong year-round demand, especially from drive-to markets, and some serious cash-flowing potential if you buy right.Happy to chat more if you ever want insight on how investors are pulling this off here.

Big ticket items for deeper review by GC: roof, windows, AC, foundation, plumbing, electrical and more..2.

Do you care about tenant screening, maintenance ticketing, accounting features, etc.