My main advice is: if you invest in preconstruction, focus only on the most reputable developers who have experience in your local market!

Very slimy realtor here locally with a poor reputation.

Hi Elizabeth, two reputable GCs in my network focused on the greater Chicago area are (i) Real Restoration and (ii) Construction Cycle.

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I'm a self-managing landlord and I'm looking to build a network of go-to people for maintenance and emergencies. Any recommendations of positive experiences you have had within the last 6 months would be much...

Wholesalers have such a bad reputation because many just go on mls, low ball offers and try and wholesale a deal on the MLS, or will get a deal from another wholesaler and mark it up and the investor has seen it from the original wholesaler and 3 other daisy chains.Key is to find your own deals, analyze them, and know the numbers to assist in finding deals for others and make some money.

I am not sure how to handle this - can I give them contacts of a plumber and say a locksmith and have them reach out to them and address the urgent issue. 

His primary mortgage was sold to a private lender in the early 2000s and he claims he had to give an explanation each time as to why he financed with a private lender with such poor reputation every time his credit was pulled.

They can also help you determine the financing options available to you.In terms of the construction aspect, it would be beneficial to speak with a reputable builder who has experience in constructing multi-family properties.

You should be able to find a reputable investment focused broker to provide 20% down for your purchase.

You're better off contracting with a CPA for your taxes and seeing if they also offer bookkeeping services or can recommend a reputable bookkeeper as well.