They could even lack reliable transportation to get to work--and their job is often your rent check (so you could be getting some payment issues if you buy the place).

Not really, so it seems to me that not many lawyers want to talk to you if you don't want to pay an initial consultation fee (which can be up to $2,500, no thanks!).

You should have built up a stable of handyman and such over the years, or consult neighbors or bbb.org. good luck.

This can be typical of lower income neighborhoods, because if you take a look at the Top 10 Most Stolen Cars many of them are 90's imports like Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. 20 year old imports are cheap, and generally more reliable than domestic vehicles, which is why lower income areas tends to have more of them. 

Most people want to be in this business long term and do more and more flips per year and for that you need access to reliable capital. 

I should have first said "I am not giving legal or accounting advice, consult your own advisors".  

I have to consult with Consumer Protection Agency  folks to find out if I can deduct the unpaid utilities from their deposit but I think it is illegal to disconnect the utilities. 

I need a commercial consultant that can provide guidance to a startup.  

Thanks everyone.I will have to look up the information on the BWI meetup as i have not seen anything for that yet maybe i can come this week depending on the @Ned CareyI am located right in the Canton area downtown @James A. i will have to check out REIA, i have been looking at REI Consulting groups houses they have been posting and running formulas i made in excel to get in the habit to see if it is worth the money or not.  

Hi Everyone,I am looking to find a reliable and honest general contractor for a fix and flip in the south suburbs of Chicago.