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Updated 2 months ago, 09/18/2024

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Joe Mende
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GC Recommendations in Chicago Lawn

Joe Mende
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
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Good morning, everyone. I've recently acquired a SFH in Chicago Lawn (71st Place & St. Louis). The surrounding area is quiet and mostly SFH's. It's a 4BR/2BA in need of a gut rehab. I've had one bad experience in the past and trying to remember to use the BP community more regularly to avoid making the same mistake(s). Thank you in advance!

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Randi Nicole
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  • Chicago, IL
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Randi Nicole
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  • Chicago, IL
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@Joe Mende

Would be happy to jump on a quick call to see how I can assist with your construction management needs.

https://calendly.com/aseluxedevelopgroup/project-discovery-c...

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Eudith Vacio
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  • Chicago & NWI
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Hey @Joe Mende; there are may general contractors in Chicago; and it's so easy to get licensed here, no exam is needed. All you need is proof of insurance and an LLC name, so be careful with who you hire. Aside from all of that, always take a look at their current projects, photos do NO good.

@Jonathan Klemm is a good guy to start off with if you need someone reliable and that will do the job right!

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    Jonathan Klemm
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    So so so true @Eudith Vacio!  I actually strongly dislike how easy it is to get a general contractor license.  No experience, no test, no nothing, but a heartbeat, insurance, and City of Chicago payment.

    I appreciate the kind words...not one of our projects has gone perfectly (always learning & growing), but we've always finished no matter how crazy things have gotten and each one gets better.

    @Joe Mende We already connected...look forward to working together!  If anything pops up that I can help with in the meantime never hesitate to ask.  

    Questions are powerful tools!

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    Joe Mende
    • Rental Property Investor
    • Chicago, IL
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    Quote from @Jonathan Klemm:

    So so so true @Eudith Vacio!  I actually strongly dislike how easy it is to get a general contractor license.  No experience, no test, no nothing, but a heartbeat, insurance, and City of Chicago payment.

    I appreciate the kind words...not one of our projects has gone perfectly (always learning & growing), but we've always finished no matter how crazy things have gotten and each one gets better.

    @Joe Mende We already connected...look forward to working together!  If anything pops up that I can help with in the meantime never hesitate to ask.  

    Questions are powerful tools!

    @Jonathan Klemm it was great talking with you the other day.  I will definitely be scheduling that quote within the next day or 2.  Talk to ya soon!