After  3.5 years we have permits for a 17 unit redevelopment project.We had hopes that we would break ground within a year of buying the property....that fell by the wayside for 2 reasons:1) we had worked with the city to increase density through an affordable housing scheme that did not go as planned.

Finding contractors you can trust to show up and complete the work.

Make sure to have your contractor ready and your cash or hard money loan ready as well to work on your repairs. 

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. 

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.

Quote from @Michael Brzozowski: If you need renovations once you decide on something, im contractor currently looking for investors to work with:) I will keep this in mind.

It has sat empty for the last 20 years but the current owners have completely gutted it, have bids from contractors they're willing to share, cost estimates etc. and have had lots of inspections done and so much pre-work with the city and county to figure out what they can and can't do, so a solid plan is already in place.

Hello, I’m a local investor and general contractor  to St.

They are contractors after all.

@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?