I would suggest focusing on solving people's problems more than trying to sell them.

If he must attempt to get the low interest rates of 2021 on this deal, I suggest that he instead look for assumable loans.

. - Some materials for bigger jobs, like concrete, are harder to check pricing on.

.✅ Allows Specialists to Do Their Jobs – A leasing agent will lease faster than an investor juggling 10 different tasks.

i tell them all the time to find a good W2 job you like and you plan on staying with a long time. 

Anyone have some good tips for wholesaling around a full time job?

Sounds like it makes sense for you to partner, I would suggest: spell out responsibilities very clearly, how you make decisions and most importantly: have a very clearly spelled out exit. 

Are you looking to make being a chicago real estate agent your full time job or just a side gig while continuing to work full time? 

My suggestion would be to cap your utilities at a certain amount and have Tenants pay anything over that amount.That will help you manage your expenses, and also allow Tenants to gage their usage each month, and make adjustments if they don't want to go over the allotted amount.As far as collection, provide the bill showing any overages and just have them pay for it along with their rent. 

Here’s my suggestion.