If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications.2.

I don’t have a dog in this fight.

The new tenant has a dog, which I decided to allow and had them sign a Pet Agreement.

We both have some home repair skills, but would likely need to hire out larger work such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, siding, etc.Thanks for the help!

I might recommend one GC for a larger project and a different one for a smaller project.

Reason why I mention this is FHA has a guide line that requires the primary owner to live in the "Main" house or occupy the larger GLA.

They make the bedroom look larger when showing the unit to potential renters.

Given your situation and concerns, here's a breakdown of considerations and advice:Pros of Renting Out Current Home and Buying a New Primary Home:Living Condition Upgrade: Moving to a larger, newer home with boutique features can improve your living space.Rental Market: West Town in Chicago generally has a strong rental market, which could provide good rental income from your current home.Portfolio Diversification: Adding another property to your real estate portfolio can enhance diversification and potentially increase long-term wealth through property appreciation and rental income.Cons and Concerns:Interest Rate: The current interest rate of 7% on a new mortgage is high, and there's uncertainty about future rate decreases.

Code enforcement never once informed me that i couldn't be here so ofcourse I continued to be in my house with my dogs like I always had before.

@Alf Holst I know a property owner who does this for one of their larger apartment complexes, so yes some people do it