Also, I've been talking to some contractors lately and seems like I could build anything (house, apartment complex, condominium, hotel, retail center) for between $100-$110/sq. ft., so perhaps it would make sense to build at times.I'm opening my LoopNet app right now.

Bump to see if there is any one who knows a good person for a bathroom remodel for a rental property Contractors north side Chicago Avondale Irving Park Logan Square Bathroom Remodel

A good primer on tax-advantaged accounts (IRAs, HSAs) can be found on the Mad FIentist site (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/846/topics/563476-ep-18-accessing-retirement-funds-before-59-1-2-w-the-mad-fientist, https://www.madfientist.com/ultimate-retirement-account/).My background: I worked for many years as an independent contractor through a temporary help agency.

Also, referrals for reputable contractors would be great.

The renters of my 22 STRs are travelling contractors. 

I was wondering how could I go about finding good contractors, agents and lenders who would be willing to work with someone new?

The listing agreement is with the brokerage and the brokerage controls the fee the agent just gets a split of that according to the IC ( independent contractor) agreement.

Some will give you all the money and say "good luck", others will hold it in escrow and give it to you in phases to pay contractors once the work is done and inspected.

Now the contractor told me it wouldn’t be a lot .

I just sent a payment for a contractor and it got lost in the mail - it’s a hassle, make sure they track it at the very minimum.