What was their level of speed & competence? 

This is a fine example of where to research out of state investments as the housing prices to purchase are still reasonable and low (not like California where I am and entry level house SFR is a million dollars). 

Whether it is the increase in hurricanes, intensity of hurricanes, rising sea levels etc.

I sold my company to a national PMC named PURE,  they have a large footprint in California and are always looking for people at most levels. 

Yes, about 82% of properties are matched to a person in DealMachine - you get their phone, email, age, birthday, income level, renting OR owning.

@Jacob DaltonIt seems you have a high level of concern when it comes to investing in Cook County.

Once you know who in your circle has $ to invest, you then need to understand their risk to reward level so you know what deals fit their bucket.

The "big" firms like AA may get a lot of hype but they generally can't compete on the next level tax strategies (Family office type strategies) nor customer service as their employee turnover is quite high.  

Job included inside work of leveling floors, installing flooring, paint walls, kitchen cabinets, etc in both units, as well as lay a new driveway, fence the back yard, provide attic fans, and install electric to the crawlspace to add lights and a sump pump.

THEY ARE STEALING FROM YOU (remember your remark about him not even getting a fast food/entry level job?