If you are in California-look up your local laws. 

Research the local regulations.

Here’s what you should do next:Check the Lease: Look at your lease for rules on early termination and notice periods.Document Everything: Take photos or videos of the property to document its condition.Send Final Accounting: Prepare a final accounting of the security deposit, showing any deductions for unpaid rent or damages, and send it to the tenant’s last known address.Re-rent the Property: Start looking for new tenants immediately to minimize your financial loss.Consider Legal Action: If the deposit doesn’t cover what they owe, you can take them to small claims court.Keep Records: Save all communication with the tenant, like texts and emails.Get Legal Advice: Consulting a local attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant law might be helpful.Best of luck getting this resolved.Carlos

I never heard why but a big name local developer bought that land and the plans so I'm excited to see what he does. 

Or reach out to a few who are local, they would know! 

I'm actually hosting my Meetup this month (5/23) at the house if you are in the area and want to stop by to meet some local investors let me know. 

If the contractor isn't helping you make good decisions, maybe get a local investor wh is savy to technical issues of rehabbing to help you.

Do you know of a local real estate investors club in the area?

Give them contact info for a local gym that has drop in fees.

Has anyone found a local bank in the Chicagoland area that offers a loan like this?