I partnered with contractors, agents, and investors who shared my vision, and these partnerships created opportunities for projects like multifamily properties and out-of-state investments.

@Richard Schubert- Yeah, I'm glad I brought the engineer out because 2 foundation contractors looked at it previously. 

@Stuart Bartle - If you are interested in Chicago and looing for some boots on the ground and building you team...I am happy to make some connections with lenders, agents, contractors, etc.Do you have a specific area of Chicago that you are looking in?

In an ideal world the investor, a partner, an interior designer, or for larger investors maybe a project manager would be able to collaborate with the contractor(s) on these things.

She is in a good position with the contractor who appears to be in direct contact with the tenants in terms of minor fixes as they arise. 

During your initial walkthrough, inspect the property for any major issues such as structural damage, roofing problems, plumbing, and electrical concerns, while documenting all cosmetic and functional issues with detailed photos and notes.Once you confirm the property’s potential, finalize your ARV and calculate the repair costs using either a reliable estimator or insights from contractors.

I would also ask my attorney about the advisability recording a copy of the contract or an affidavit of interest as I think it's possible the seller may have found someone willing to pay more for the property and I'd want a third party to be aware of my contract interest in the property.Lastly, I'd make sure the attorney I hired specializes in real property law, particularly in the county where the property lies.

Over the years, I’ve witnessed both newbie and seasoned investors get misled by various players in the real estate game, from wholesalers to contractors, realtors, property managers.

It does give some great data but would need to verify with a local agent/contractor/property management company etc 

Or are you making $5k a month just to manage contractors?