Quote from @Kiefer Cheney: I'm happy to share if you connect with me and send a request for my move-out instructions.

This is a REI site, and I assumed he was talking about property management after construction also assuming he was building potential rentals. 

Lenders will want to know you have a game plan for monitoring a project and being on site frequently especially when it is your first time.

For example, one of the linked sites above says Illinois is a landlord-friendly state.

Are there people who share an environmental passion & approach on this forum. 

Having said that, let me share with you what we've learned and experienced in the time (nearly 6 mos) we have been on this site.!.

Hi Bethany, thanks for sharing and welcome (back)!

Also active on BP is @Prashanth Mahakali.Otherwise I have a list of several other Chicago architects I am happy to share with you.

Section 8, BRRRR's, tax auctions, self-management, buying with tenants, dealing with bad contractors, PM's, you name it.I'm very open about my journey and happy to share resources with you before you invest.

Learn more by setting aims, growing your friend net, and diving into sites like BiggerPockets and other web spots.