All Forum Posts by: Martin Bastida

I’m located in Chicago, IL and want to do my first deal. I’ve been doing a lot of research on hard money lenders but have not decided with one.

Which lenders have you guys used and what’s your experience with them?

does anyone have any experience with dohardmomey lender for fix and flip?

I recently bought a 2-flat with a large basement that I am considering turning to a legal unit. This is my first property and have no experience with the process of zoning and dealing with the city. Anyone out there with experience in this type of thing? Would it be worth it and what time frame am I looking at on average?

@John Warren it is in Chicago. In Garfield park

@John Warren is there any information that I could include to increase my chances of making it a legal

3-unit?

My father and I recently bought a 2-flat building with a big basement and y’all ceiling. I was wondering if it was worth it to go through the process of making the basement a legal unit and where should I start.

I’m working on my first property that my father and I bought. We’re having trouble finding good help that can do some labor jobs for us. What are some good websites or resources that you guys use to find good labor relatively fast ?

My father and I just bought a 2-Flat with hopes of turning the basement into a legal unit. It has adequate ceiling height and is very big. Has anyone had experience with this type of thing or familiar with the process?

Hey Chris, I currently don’t have any contracts but let me get back to you. You’ll be the first to know about any deals I have lined up.

Hi Kevin, I have been looking to secure funds to rehab a property here in Chicago.

Purchase price: $85,000

Rehab budget: $90,000

After Repair Value: $280,000

Number of flips completed in last 36 months: ZERO, but my dad and I work construction and have a lot of experience and plan on doing the majority of the work