And we found a great pre-finished lumber supplier for the siding and the tongue and groove that is saving us 10 to 15k a cabin depending on the size (and producing far better quality results in the finishes).It doesn't sound like much when you're looking at 300k to 500k builds.  

The area was designed as a retirement zone and it still has that reputation.

An easier path to break into a new market might be investing in turnkey properties with a reputable team. 

(There is a price difference but suppliers have bridged that gap quite a bit due to popularity in the last ten years)Bathroom: Basic white subway tile to the ceiling for bathtubs/showers if surround is not desired.

For example, use STR Insights and Airdna, and get rental projections from a reputable PM.

Good morning,Can anyone recommend a reputable general contractor who can specialize in rehabbing a multi family in the chicago land area.

BP is good at filtering out the fake lenders.. one little post and you get to have the assurance your dealing with a real and reputable lender.

Would love to hear about some of the challenges you had, local contractors and suppliers you used, and see some more of the before/after. 

You’re either his friend with a very pathetic attempt of possibly salvaging what little of a reputation he will have left, or you are also part of the problem.

This is where making sure doing your due diligence on the broker/lender's reputation truly matters.