Hi was was wondering if anyone here in Chicago or surrounding areas have purchased from the cook county land bank and if so what kind of loan did u get if any to buy and fix it up or develop a property any info would be very helpful thanks

The field of engineering I do actually ties to real estate which is "Land Development."

I often work with developers that rehab SF and MF properties in communities where either they grew up, they go to church in, or have relatives that still live in communities they've moved out of...happy to discuss via DM.

I'm really interested in hearing directly from professionals in the field: What are main challenges contractors and developers are dealing with on daily basis while building homes?

You can develop a coalition of other STRs to get other on your side.

Who is developing properties around you.

We have a lot to be excited about in our market! The gift that keeps on giving! 

I beg to differ and have used them from the New York Development fund for years. 

In cases where the homeowner or investor is not very knowledgeable, it is best to let the contractor develop the scope of work, explain it in detail to the customer and then let them fine-tune it until it's what they want.

I work with MF developers across the country walking through the same type of projects.