Chicago is losing housing stock at an alarming rate. 

You would need to submit a material list to a local supply house, usually they require you to open an account and they ask for a TIN for a line of credit.

It's a 3 bedroom house and we plan to use technology such as a smart lock, WIFI exterior cameras, and a smart thermostat.

This house has several major issues wrong with it but there are 2, I am unfamiliar with. 1.

I'm from Leesburg, and I can tell you—multi-family is a solid choice (piggybacking the previous comments which I agree 💯), especially with that live-in/rent-out, house hack strategy.

Or once I finish building the house and get the C.O.?

@Jerry Velezstrongly recommend against doing this.start with a house hack instead.make it your mission to house hack.did i mention house hacking? 

There’s a reason that big hedge funds still buy and hold houses.

He was also in escrow to sell the house as a busted flip, as-is.

I am well versed in pretty much every facet of Real Estate: house hack, LTR/MTR/STR, multifamily, and fix and flips primarily.Aside from that I am also (somewhat) a serial entrepreneur, having started and sold multiple business' over the last 15 years.I also meet with 20+ professionals every week, through referral groups, meetups, and just 1 on 1 sessions trying to get to know people and make connections.I would love to chat with you if you are looking to meet people and get more information about real estate in San Diego!