Thank you in advance for any and all advice :)

@Tony Schmucker Now that you know all of those markets work from a Macro perspective you should look to see where you want to live for 2-3 years and what your and your wife's income will be in those markets.

- And more...Let's move past all of the above and focus on understanding and monitoring maintenance charges PMC's bill to their clients.There are two basic components of every maintenance bill, labor & materials.

I'm contacting the community to brainstorm a solution to a funding need we're all facing.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Seems like everybody who is with them likes it and all the negative comments come from people who havent tried it.

Landlord representation is all my law firm handles.

Plus, very important to understand the new layout and how the dig down will effect the existing stairs, plumbing, etc.Happy to connect and talk through your specific situation because @Bruce Woodruff mentioned every project is different and know one price fits all espeically with these complex jobs.Where at in Chicago is your building?

Hope all this helps! 

While still small we have learned ALOT and would be willing to share all our information and answer any questions you may have.