.- Now helping other investors achieve their goals, whether you are brand new or a well seasoned investor.How I Can Help: -Connecting investors with trusted contractors, lenders, attorneys, property managers etc.

That brings us to 2- the ability to negotiate to CREATE a good/great deal3- financial staying power (being able to survive when things go south)4 - property management 5- creativity 

Unit was rented by some one who was the manager for a about a year and then gave over managing to me.

This seems strange since PPMG (my property management company) is vetting these renters.

However, I’m actively managing my investment, taking on risk, and improving the property, which has significantly increased its value.

@Adam Poffenbarger are you self managing? 

. - Of course, you may need a Property Management Company to handle each rental when you move again.

There are online platforms like Rentable.com that will handle opening the correct accounts / all compliance tasks related to managing deposits 

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?

I've learned a lot on the managing side of the business, as well as the rehab side DIYing a lot of the work myself.