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Desperate Need For Licensed Contractor/Gc!!!

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Good day, from new york ;). I purchased a foreclosed 2 flat in the northern austin area 8/2023...it's now 6 months later and i am having a horrendous time finding legit, reliable and competent contractors. I have of course lost money and time running through contractors who have no time management skills, overwhelmed with other projects and or are just incompetence's ( installing wrong sized toilet and unable to close bathroom door), ( sloppy placement of drywall, botched paint jobs. I am looking a licensed GC, PLUMBER and Electrician who can service the Chicago area. ALL referrals help !! I am an out of state investor , trying to create a go to team. Thank you ; ) 

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Is your Scope Of Work super clear? Meaning every single thing is written down?

And your Contract is solid and enforceable with appropriate penalties?

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Very detailed literally word by word however the quality of work is poor

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@Jillian S Young have you connected with @Jonathan Klemm? He may be able to help you out. 

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    @Jillian S Young

    Talk to @Jonathan Klemm for sure! If you need more recommendations, send me a PM.

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    Thank you so much , I have outreached him 

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    Good morning Jillian, I can assist I am sure. Feel free to text me or IM me for details

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    Hi Robert , thank you . What’s your best contact 

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    Genuinely appreciate the tags @Paul De Luca & @John Warren

    Hey @Jillian S Young - Great day from Chicago!  Glad to hear you have a positive outlook on the project.  WHEN you finish and get through this one there are many more positive projects on your horizon.  

    SUPER SORRY to hear about your troubles!  You are not alone...there are so bad general contractors out there.  We are by NO means perfect, but we prioritize communication and expectations.  

    What type of loan and financing do you have?

    Happy to connect with you Jillian and see how we might be able to help.

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    @Jillian S Young connect with @jonathan Klemm and if he cant help you I am sure he will point you in the right direction to help you get out of this jam.  Once you get past the contracting part, the leasing to find the right tenants will be your next opportunity to take a misstep so make sure you hire the right leasing team for that.  

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    Quote from @Jillian S Young:

    Good day, from new york ;). I purchased a foreclosed 2 flat in the northern austin area 8/2023...it's now 6 months later and i am having a horrendous time finding legit, reliable and competent contractors. I have of course lost money and time running through contractors who have no time management skills, overwhelmed with other projects and or are just incompetence's ( installing wrong sized toilet and unable to close bathroom door), ( sloppy placement of drywall, botched paint jobs. I am looking a licensed GC, PLUMBER and Electrician who can service the Chicago area. ALL referrals help !! I am an out of state investor , trying to create a go to team. Thank you ; ) 


     I just dropped your a direct message so I can provide you with some referrals.

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    Hey @Jillian S Young 👋🏽

    I am SO sorry that you're going through that, I've been there done that! But @Jonathan Klemm will definitely be able to help you out with any contractor recommendations. Hope it all goes well!

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    GIVE US A CALL.! We speacialize in all interior work. Very responsible and honest. We love to work.!! I can send you pics and videos of our work and most recent projects. Try us out you won’t regret it. 312 8684453 feel free to call or text anytime. 

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