I would like some advice on how you've scaled your real estate business from single family properties to larger multi-family properties.

The larger offices Livestream monthly trainings for a reasonable fee. 

Plus, they customize their quotes, so you can get a plan that fits your specific needs, whether you're a small lender or a larger operation.

Building larger units and/or larger counts results in significant savings in development.  

If you do, AND you are paying utilities, make sure those are energy-efficient appliances.

Unfortunately, none of the larger HVAC companies in Chicago are willing to install equipment they haven't sold.Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

I think this gives the slightest of advantages to people who are smaller investors, and also people who are willing to perhaps sacrifice some time and energy short term for long term gains.

Bluetti AC500 with B300s batteries are perfect for your offgrid ADU applications.You just need a few solar panels on the roof to charge you AC500 or for larger units the EP800 will work.

This way you could defer the tax and have access to 100% of the equity to put down on a larger investment. 

I am very aware that managing a property is a lot of work and has its ups and downs, but I am ready to learn and have the energy.