All fees seemed right in line with industry standard, ($9.95/mo, per entity + one-time registration fees). 

If heat goes out in the winter we drop off several units, so they can be placed in different parts of the house - including every room with water like kitchen and bathrooms.We also have dehumidifiers, carpet blowers, shop vacs, puddle-sucker pumps, extra hoses, extra sump pumps with battery pack, squeegees, and portable AC units ready to deploy. 

Can anyone recommend a company that offers a builders risk policy to cover the construction period but then will also allow a cancellation and refund after work is finished to convert into a standard landlord policy.  

I've found the easiest solution is to have a really strong banking relationship and then they will be able to provide non-standard offerings. 

So they need to meet your standards, right? 

Long story short.. they inflated rent projections, sliced corners on property management, and almost left him holding the bag when the actual numbers came in.Vetting a syndicate means getting cozy with the sponsor’s track record, verifying their underwriting approach, and understanding whether they’ve handled rough waters before.

A window A/C might keep it comfortable, but it often doesn’t meet the standard for counting it as fully finished square footage.

If it is unclear as to whether you have met the standards of the Illinois Code, it is recommended you speak with an attorney for an explanation of Landlord/Tenant Law.

Check for cracks in the foundation, condition of the mechanicals, any water coming into the basement, etc. 

Improve the grade if water flows toward or pools near the house.