Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen event, me and my friend are no longer able to attend, but our loss could be your gain!

Call me stupid then.I own 4 properties in my IRA that I bought with IRA cash.

You should definitely not invest here or move here.Trust me, no need to come confirm.

Some contractors have insurance, some are 1 man band with no overhead, quality of work factors into cost, level of finishes.We created a calculator for our clients to use here in Chicago, specific to our renovation pricing, but even that is just a guess based on some assumptions.If you can find a quality general contractor, pay them like @Bruce Woodruff mentioned, and it will make your life so much easier...you may eat into some of your profits, but being able to rinse and repeat with someone you trust is priceless!

I did read Boston’s ordinance but honestly it made no sense to me.  

First time posting and getting into the investment scene, I currently have a single family home that was my previous primary, and looking into purchasing my 1st true investment property, trying to find some advice on the financial aspect of the purchase, here's my scenario;Currently going through pre-approval with the builder and I do have liquid assets enough to cover the downpayment for the property (40k) but I do have a car note (41k, 800 monthly, extra 500 to principal monthly) and a Patio upgrade (25k no interest till March 2025).

I have no skin in the game here -- I have not done any transactions with Neu Real Estate Group yet. 

Young people may see no issue with packing 8 adults into a property, but families with children don't want that traffic in their neighborhood.

@Leah MillerTypically no - condo bylaws and zoning regulations typically do not allow to segment a units potential exists to possibly combine units (which can be cost prohibitive as you need board approval and potential building code issues) but I have never seen a condo building allow someone to subdivide a unit

In the current market we are doing majority with no prepayment penalties since there may be an opportunity to refinance if/when rates comes down.