She speaks at a lot of meetups locally as well.

Depending on the salaries of the new jobs they may also price out the local residents on new home sales which would further drive up the price.

Return:Finishing the basement and adding bedrooms can add significant value, especially if your local market places a premium on additional living space.

I highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups...here is BPs list:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

As for finding a contractor, asking local investors for recommendations is a great start.

As we’re beginning to get a grasp on the scale of the challenges ahead we wanted to highlight a few areas of note and concern that is already influencing the local and national real estate market.

They are usually looking at C or D properties that local agents tell them will “cash flow“ They usually don’t cash flow because of high maintenance and vacancy.

start w local bank or CU ?

They could also call the local board of realtors and talk to the grievance or professional standards dept to file a complaint.

Ask a local professional.I hear u .Either I settle or go to court on the 17 of January.