I'm kind of paranoid to just say 100 bucks to fix as I'd imagine they will flip out saying I never said anything during the walk through; however, there is nothing in their check-in sheet calling this out and I know for a fact it wasn't there prior.

A few years later you realize that you've paid down the mortgage and have more equity, you've raised rents, and maybe the house has appreciated a bit and you'll feel like a million bucks. 

Theoretically if we had 10 properties all cashflow positive a couple hundred bucks a month, but all at an LTV of 75-80% would most lenders look favorably or dis favorably on our debt? 

Also, i would recommend at least one of these be an established company with great reputation. their quote will likely be more expensive, but you can trust a better assessment vs saving a few bucks from a craigslist contractor. 

For decades, these mature industries have resisted change and the adoption of technology and innovation.

FRS also sometimes has coupons or percent-off offers in the local ad flyers/coupon envelopes, which might save you a few bucks, if your local property manager can grab one.I am not affiliated with Foundation Recovery Systems in any way, and I don't get money or other compensation for posting this.

On the east side you've got great bang for your buck.

Too many of us live and breath real estate every day for someone just trying to earn a buck to out hassle, out think, or out perform us!

This just seems like the most bang for your buck in Chicago

Right now we are building fully enclosed self storage facilities for around 75-80 bucks a foot. the biggest factor on these is the site work. you never know what's under the dirt.