Not one single strategy will work for every property. 

This model can work but I will not be working with this company again, that's for sure.

I love that these homes are in class A neighborhoods, I have seen this strategy work out for investors before but they were at least cashflow neutral. 

Seemed legit and expecting to hear back from them today on some proposals for a project I am working on. 

Oh yeah, that's the med-life. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Having family with trades is a huge benefit, even if they don't do the work, utilize them as a resource. 1.

If you want to be mentored your best bet is to go work for a company - most CRE is not a single individual and CRE is fast moving and things happen fast and you can't structure a "follow me to learn" without working for someone 

Hey @Victor So - We typically use MG granite who works out of the Chicago suburb Elk Groove as well.I'll share their contact info in a PM.

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