@Roger Andrews A man walks into a room full of 30 cartographers building new road maps for the entire United States.

I'm currently putting together my 10-year roadmap for what I want to achieve with the goals of getting in the game, and start stacking units (thank you Brandon Turner for the idea!)

Having a roadmap and schedule to achieve your goals will also allow you to find ways to expedite it 

Have it on paper and everyone follow the same road map. 

start smallmake a road map for yourself  

Thats pretty much the roadmap as to how I did it.

Analysis Paralysis is a struggle and having a road map and a system in place will help through the rough and tumble deals to be made.

In terms of the terms you listed, I believe I check off every single line item.You mentioned that for commercial lenders, they will look at a good plan and be more analytical; do you think that going to a conventional lender with something similar (printed out BP PDF calc sheet, process road map, a detailed plan of action) will help?

I feel like if I need to save up 50k, I'm going have to adjust my roadmap and goals in getting into real estate this year...

Work that is covered under Easy Permit process:https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdr...When a Building Permit is NOT required:https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdr...The rehabs we've done have been covered by the Easy Permit program with a GC, licensed plumber, and licensed electrician on the application.Not sure if this is possible, but to manage your construction roadmap, might be worth exploring getting an Easy Permit quickly and do some work that is covered under that while you're waiting for the full SPR Building Permit to do the more intensive stuff.Good luck!