I would love to hear from other investors who are also GC's as to the pros and cons of getting their license. 

I would love to connect.

Some people love it, some people hate it. 

Awesome, love to see it.

Vet the contractor - Check reviews, ask for client referrals, check social channels, and my favorite thing to do is ask to stop by a current job siteIf your project was in Chicago I'd love to work together, but happy to talk through any of my points in more detail let me know if any need further clarification.

. ;)I love Taco's.

I'm an agent that works with investors in the Greater Phila area, I'd love to connect!

If the tenant has skills (I talk with them for a bit to get to know them) then i'll tell them that if they want to make improvements please give me a call and I will reduce their rent to compensate for the work if it is a permanent improvement.They love this - makes them feel empowered and gives a sense of ownership and I get some maintenance and upgrades to my properties with no headache.I do not approve major work, electrical, plumbing changes etc.

I'm not sure what my niche will be yet, but I am highly motivated and interested in learning and growing my skills and knowledge as a young 25 year old.I am located in downtown Chicago and would love some advice on how to get started (besides podcasts/books, I'm already all over that).

@Elly Manuel Having gone to college in Memphis for a while years ago and the school administration told all the students that if we were off campus at night driving to lock our car doors and just run the red lights if there was no traffic because the police would not give us tickets.