With your construction background, you're already in a strong position to add value to properties through renovations or identifying potential issues.

Like all tenant screening tools or services, it gives us all the standard stuff like full credit reports, criminal background checks, eviction history. 

If part of the property is rentable while renovations are happening, that could help offset carrying costs.Given your construction background, you’ve got a huge advantage in managing the project efficiently—it’s just about getting through the red tape and de-risking the unknowns before pulling the trigger.Have you talked to any local investors or contractors who’ve tackled similar projects in Wicker Park?

Is this something I can do without a development background?

This year, I’m committed to creating balance in my life, letting faith guide my decisions both personally and professionally.In my real estate journey, I combine my tech background with a passion for community-centered development.

Hi Gina,After managing hundreds of properties and working with investors for over 20 years, I can definitely appreciate your background and the systems you’ve built—especially having three contractor teams ready to go.

My Background & Current Progress:• I’m working full-time while attending college, looking to start investing early to build wealth.• I’m currently in Atlanta, GA, but I’m open to both in-state and out-of-state investing.• I’ve started looking at affordable markets in the Midwest and South and have recently focused on Northwestern Pennsylvania after speaking with an agent there.• I’m also in contact with a property manager in PA to ensure I have the right team in place.• I’ve spoken with Sophia from BiggerPockets as a starting point and have watched a lot of YouTube videos, but I need guidance on taking the next steps. 

It will be an STR with no personal use  Background: high income W2 job, no primary home (ADU on family's land property, happy twith this) so can't get umbrella policy with most insurers as they want auto and homeowners for primary home before offering umbrella  Quotes from foremost and proper.

Those things eat your introvertness & lack of sales background for lunch.

I dont really have a lot of cash on hand (due to renos) and don't have any big loans or LOC to draw from.I have a background in civil engineering and have a good understanding of residential housing and construction.