It depends on the project and the architect. 

Welcome to the community Sandy!

Did you buy any of those at auctions or sheriff's sales in the past? 

I’m in the beginning stages of renovating a small unit in my 4plex.

I am in the same boat as @John Underwood.

Would love to connect with others in the area and industry, I live in the Loop.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

Hi Braeden, my advice would be to shop around for other companies if that is the initial quote you got. 

For the flip itself, this would mean a GC or better yet, have a crew there that can handle 60-70% of all the work meaning they are there working on it the day you close and stay there throughout the process till it's completed. 

Hello,We are being approached to GC/partner on a spec home with whom the client owns the lot and will be securing the construction financing himself in order to do the deal.