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All Forum Posts by: Connor O'Brien

Connor O'Brien has started 24 posts and replied 168 times.

also to be candid i have two co-workers who built in similar new development subdivisions down there and both had major issues with the builder- e.g workmanship issues, exterior work delays etc… which builders are you looking at?

Hi Chintan, i work in hammond and have a couple co workers who just bought new construction in crown point i know some builders will buy down your rate also. I trust Eudith with rents as she is an expert in the market! i also agree with her that cash flow is the key and a $3500/mo renter is gonna have HIGH expectations in the midwest. one of my units is rented at $2500 and i had to triple clean it because expectations were higher than what i provided. @Eudith Vacio i’m curious what % of the total NWI $3500/mo is top 5%?

Post: 203K Contractor in Chicago

Connor O'BrienPosted
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 171
  • Votes 84

I used Getinland for my hud203k in 2018. It’s been a while but if you can’t find any good ones I’m happy to share their contact

We own in Richton park, a couple miles away. I love the area however there are many abandon buildings despite brand new construction (check out Sauk trail and 57- built a new Starbucks, and new 3 tenant retail in the last 2 years)


I’m curious if these new developments are working out tax deals with the county?? Seems wasteful to have buildings just sitting and it makes me wonder about older building outlook

Post: Resurface fiberglass shower

Connor O'BrienPosted
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 171
  • Votes 84

Hi BP! 

Is it possible to resurface a fiberglass shower surround? The paint is starting to peel on the unit and I have tenants moving in

if so anyone know someone in Homewood, Matteson, Richton park area who can do it? 

Thanks in advance! 
-Connor

Post: Architect for Egress Windows

Connor O'BrienPosted
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 171
  • Votes 84

Hi BP, 

any architects in Illinois familiar with egress Windows installs? I’ve pasted a picture of a Richton park single family home below. 

i believe I’ll need to work with the city and cut the foundation. Window is currently about 6 feet above the slab

Thanks in advance!

- Connor

Post: Stucco over brick

Connor O'BrienPosted
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 171
  • Votes 84

Yes please! Thanks @Mark Ainley

Post: Stucco over brick

Connor O'BrienPosted
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 171
  • Votes 84

Thanks for the help Mark!