Make sure you understand their timeline for funding—speed can be crucial for flips—and their experience with similar projects.Look for a lender with clear communication, transparency, and flexibility.

I'd echo what Drew says.While I don't have as much experience with DHC, I do have a few S8 tenants and definitely agree with his final thoughts...

I'm sure there are plenty of paid mentors and coaches out there, but from personal experience its been the on the job 1 on 1 time with someone doing what you are trying to thats been most impactful to me.  

The only inspectors I recommend are ones who have a background in the trades themselves because they actually know their stuff, but some buyers have read somewhere that they shouldn’t trust their agent’s inspector recommendation and they hire somebody else who doesn’t have any real hands-on experience building anything.  

They are very different experiences and some like one but not another. 3.

Do not buy for appreciation in class C neighborhoodsAfter many conversations with successful investors and my own experience, successful investors focus on the following:1.

I’d love to share my knowledge and experiences with anyone interested in learning more about VA assumptions or other creative financing options. 

Does anyone have experience with this (even better if in Chicago)?

They require a site plan to get that started.Has anyone had any experience with this and have done it successfully?

There are multiple big properties here that you could rent out or even buying multifamily here would give you your own space and give you some landlord experience without having to live with your tenants.