There really isn't much you can do with a multi unit to add value, you can most certainly restore value which is what we're doing with one of ours, but adding to the value is really outside our control.Delinquent taxes btw is not a problem, it just shows the landlord has no money and they are desperate to unload this property before the county tax certificate foreclosure gets them.

The other option is to buy older (early 1900s) but larger homes and restore and update them for top dollar.Since your dad likes to work.

Any type of water damage should be address by a "remediation," "mitigation" or "restoration" company.

If Seller is unable to convey to Buyer a marketable title, Buyer will have the right to terminate this agreement at the same time returning to Seller all title evidence and surveys received from Seller, or Buyer will have the right to accept such title as Seller may be able to convey and to close this transaction upon the terms stated herein, which election will he exercised within 10 days from notice of Seller's inability to cure.11.Loss or Damage:If the property is damaged by fire or other casualty prior to closing, and cost of restoration does not exceed 3% of the assessed valuation of the improvements located on the Property, cost of restoration will he an obligation of the Seller and closing will proceed pursuant to the terms of this is Agreement with cost thereof escrowing at closing.

When you PCS, you can restore your entitlement and use it again.

The first is what the City mentioned, that you basically have to "restore" it to the SFR status.

Looking at a house on the southside of chicago built in the 50s so it has the nive 2-1/2 oak hardwood in it needs floors need to be restored looking just for sand and varnish, what is the price others have paid to have this done by the sqft?

Ed Allen Restored 4HG

Was a service technician for a carpet cleaning / restoration business, later became the sales and marketing director for that same company. 

I know a guy in MN who used to work in water/fire damage restoration.