You should definitely be consistently asking for reviews from happy customers.

The UAE and Bali markets are open to Russian investors and I don't need any residence/work permits to invest there, so I am considering it right now.

The main thing I would look for is breadth of underwriting guidelines and customer service.

I do know that the pricing varies based on the unit count as well as what level you sign up for; but overall, it's super user-friendly for tenants, PM's & owners.Plus they're always updating their software and adding new automation features to make everything so simple as well as well as great customer support. 

I cannot seem to find the information I need for STR permits in Glen Ellyn...

Lenders will require that you have building experience, plans, permits, and a solid project.

Paying for it on  card for liability protection, getting warranty/insurance work, pulling permits, lien waivers, etc.2)Get deeper, not wider.

If you have a plain jane property, you are better off learning how to get repeat customers and partner with local businesses.

Hello BP community:I am under contract on some land that I am considering building multifamily on.It appears I can build approximately 80 units on the land (based on permitted density), which could be more or less units depending on the exact style of units we would construct (one or two story, etc).

Leasing agent, maintenance guy, property manager, city hall-economic development, building permits.