The home received a full transformation including updated flooring, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, fresh paint, improved lighting, and exterior enhancements that elevated curb appeal.

Long-term tenants don’t necessarily want “more house” they want the right layout.Families don’t need 2,000 sq ft, but they absolutely need:• 3 bedrooms• decent storage• functional kitchen• good schools or stable neighborhoodSquare footage matters less than livability.Rule of thumbIf the price-to-rent ratio is similar, the best rental is usually:3 bed / 1–2 bath / 1,200–1,500 sq ftIt has the lowest expenses, broadest tenant pool, and longest stays.

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?

Might do a few accent walls or maybe the kitchens with Terracotta/ Rust.

Who cleand the bathroom , the kitchen , whos tv is in the living room , does one play their music too loud ?

Maybe the numbers would work for someone else, but my rental standards are a little higher (eg. for me, drop ceilings are alright in a finished basement, not an upstairs bathroom or kitchen.) 

This year I had almost every appliance replacement you could think of, along with a new AC unit and a clogged kitchen sink that had to be jetted out.

No, MTR guests don't need or expect Le Creuset or All-Clad luxury pots and pans ...... but that shouldn't give hosts license to raid thrift stores to stock their kitchens, either!

A cosmetic rehab—new kitchen, flooring, bathroom, recessed lighting, and minor plumbing/electrical—costs me close to $30–35k for a 2-bed/1-bath apartment, and that’s considered cheap for many!

Say two entrances and kitchen already.