Dominic is a history teacher in Chicago who clocks in $45k/mo from a real estate portfolio he started building 27 years ago.

An honest and ethical contractor will give you advice for free in hopes that they will build a relationship and get work.

Hi all, In 2014 our apt building was set fire by arson following a shooting 1 floor below our apt.

About / Members – Neighborhood Building Owner's Alliance (nboachicago.com)Another great spot to check out would be the Straight Up Chicago Investor's Podcast website which keeps an up-to-date list of meetups as well. 

I agree with building upon a successful strategy, rather than stepping too far out of your comfort zone early on.

I've developed some great relationships and also a business partner from these meetings.

Is there major tech jobs and limited building starts.

My question is.. does anyone have experience getting a conventional primary loan to build a 4plex and what if any experience can you share regarding the building of one.

All depends on the relationship, though I did hire a cigar / drinking buddy to do some contract work but this was only after I helped him sheetrock some walls and learned what he was capable of.

You will build experience, you will have a property that builds wealth, and you will be ahead of the curve when the market turns favorable again.