In addition, you can listen to the Straight Up Chicago Investor for great local knowledge and contacts. 

I know this is an old thread but I wanted to see if you were able to get more knowledge on this basement conversion and what you ultimately decided?

Optimally, the lawyer or the firm should be familiar with public infrastructure that developers are typically asked to pay for, such as road widening, turning lanes, new roads, sanitary sewer extensions, new water and electric extensions, fire hydrants, etc.

I am certain we can share knowledge and resources. 

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

So I don't really need lead flow from an agent I need more of there knowledge and connections in the area.

Mine is to network and also to gain knowledge.

Of course, you can't know repair costs right away on your first flip, but you should have more than no knowledge.

Rachel Gainsbrugh is one of the most knowledgeable people in this space and she offers coaching on marketing to insurance placement companies.

In this case we would probably ask them to sign a year extension on the lease and pay for the venting.