Since you invest in Philly and the surrounding counties, do you have any go-to agents, lenders, or contractors you’ve had good experiences with?

I was also going to ask if you'll have access to the property - many lenders will require an appraisal.

If it’s a blanket loan they would talk to the lender ahead of time.

Many lenders also impose additional requirements such as owner-occupancy, and/or that one lender make all of the institutional loans in the building.- Valuation: The variety of financing products available as individual tenant in common loans remains limited, and the terms are generally less favorable than either apartment building loans or condominium loans.

Once you move to Chicago, look for similar groups—Chicago has a vibrant real estate community.Building a Team: Since you’re new, connecting with a knowledgeable real estate agent, lender, and property manager in your target area is critical.

Now solely as a lender, i actually reverted back to it in unison with our mortgage origination software. 

But if you have good credit, and this is a conventional loan on an investment property that is a SFH - you should be getting a lender credit, not charged points at 7.125. 

Dynamic pricing can be a great tool when reviewed enough and in line with the market. 

I do not worry much about "hurried or sloppy work" because it is also in my contract that all work must pass inspection, which may include the city / county (for permitted projects), lender and myself.

Sellers worried they won't be able to sell in time before their lender takes action.