I have never been able to utilize any DPA with any deal as of now, but it is fun to keep it as a possible tool for use in the right situation. 

The ONLY exception is that a landlord may charge two months' rent if the tenant qualifies for utility assistance, the lease requires the tenant to pay utilities directly to the landlord, and the tenant and landlord agree in writing.

I had a project last year that a sub hit a conduit that was marked out and the utility made a claim many months later.

Most of the time, the home warranty takes a long time to approve your repair, reach the property, and then they use low-quality materials.

As well as utilizing them to market and sell your properties.

Joint ventures entail utilizing your own money to buy properties with others.

While the cost can vary depending on the scope, zoning, and materials, I’ve seen similar projects run anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000, depending on factors like plumbing, electrical upgrades, and structural work.If you’d like, I can connect you with a few contractors or architects in Chicago who specialize in basement conversions.

Utilities are OFTEN overlooked so reach out to power, telecom, gas (or go all electric), water, and sewer to make sure you understand what it would take to get separately metered services from the primary house.

Which material is best?

I plan to put a $600 utility cap in the lease.