I've got connections as far as trim carpenters to convert an office to finer finishes, however due to the buildings age not sure if you could get it of to an "A" grade status or not....the #'s probably just would not make sense at this point.  

Certainly, it would be nice to have some more government efficiency/expense trimming prior to increasing taxes but I think most business people would agree it is time to get Chicago's financial house in order. 

Improvements include bathroom and kitchen updates, painting, new doors and trim throughout as well as some deck repair.

We have really high standards due to learning from very skilled craftsman and am very picky but I am realizing that maybe I need to overlook cosmetic things that others might not notice (i.e. correct trim cuts perfect paint lines, ect.).

Improvements include bathroom and kitchen updates, painting, new doors and trim throughout as well as some deck repair.

The house is also kind of an ugly white painted house with light pink trim.

You may be able to go right over the existing wall, but that will require some adjustments around baseboard/window trim, crown mouldings, and electrical outlets and switches.

Paint all wood trim with Semi-Gloss. 10.

Are the drywall, interior trim, cabinets, etc in OK shape or beat up? 

Here are details on the property:Two, story SFH built in 1978Recorded as a 3/2.5 2 car garageCorner lotGood neighborhood, about 2 miles from retail and interstateComps in the area are hovering around $200KProperty has been vacant for the majority of the last 6 years although the mechanicals have been maintainedIn regards to property condition:Roof is 10 years old, shows wear from rain drainageFurnace replaced in 2014AC replaced in 2010Exterior is brick, vinyl siding, and wood trim.