Good morning,Can anyone recommend a reputable general contractor who can specialize in rehabbing a multi family in the chicago land area.

There is verbiage in Section 11.131 of the Texas Property Tax code that states that exemptions only apply to residence homestead, defined as the portion of the property that is occupied as a primary home.

If you go into multiple units eventually it may be the easy button to do that.We use Bizcor which specializes in STR sites, but it may be overkill again as I think they cater to PM's.

I wouldn't buy existing. newark is the #1 zip code for new home deliveries under 400k this year in 2023 and is mostly being driven by DR Horton. year of year property appreciation is insane as well more than 10% on the median and average last time I checked the housing stats. if you want to build please reach out. we don't do any brokerage with existing inventory 

Specializing in how to use your investment accounts to invest.

I would try to find a great agent first that specializes with investors 

I work for a full-service brokerage that specializes in investing, particularly in working with non-US residents.

It's a great way to get started specially if you have a solid long-term plan.

Mind you, there are some states, specifically NY where you could be on the hook for code issues on vacant properties, even if you are just the lender, so best to do your homework on each state. 

Every "problem" is an opportunity, it's just coded, and needs to be deciphered to be seen.