You have a solid plan and it's working great!

Hi, We are new to the investing community in Chicago and are planning on closing on a 2-4 unit property in the northwestern neighborhoods in Chicago and were looking to get recommendations for good investor friendly general contractors as well as subcontractors for rehabs for the property.

It might be worth a follow-up closer to the move-out date to confirm their plans, but avoid excessive contact to prevent escalation.

You're better off opting for an interest-only mortgage, saving on payments, and then refinancing it into something more conventional when interest rates drop—or, if possible, making a plan to pay down the principal.Interest-only loans, which typically last for the first 5 to 10 years of the loan term, offer two key benefits.

She's been stuck with the city process and wanted some advice about how to get her plans approved.

I plan to live there with my wife.

This could easily cost you $10’s of thousands if you plan to stay in the home 5+ years when you return. 

Some of the best deals are in dysfunctional floor plans.

Quote from @Patrick McCann: Hi Justin, I'm also a househacker in NH currently living in my duplex in Dover, NH with plans to search for my next one in the near future.

For me to build I would want to see recent comps of sales for the finished project you are planning.