For that reason there is an ample supply of good workers willing to do those jobs that have the proper coverage.

do not get carried away, play conservative on your first deal, leave some room for error.3) Find a qualified and experienced contractor, do not settle for cheapest, you want experience here, because their is a significant administrative burden not only paperwork, proper formatting, but also financial constraint on the contractor as these sometimes have $0 prepayment to contractor.

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This is our favorite type of property class to invest in because these tenants are less likely to purchase homes and will become long-term tenants if treated properly.

I would be honest with a reference, but don't give too much information.The questions I usually ask/answer are:  Did tenant give proper notice when leaving?

With drywall, to do proper mold remediation you need to replace it.  

A deck properly constructed is tied into the house, needs a permit, and  should be according to code. 

My gut tells me that military presence might not be a big benefit to the pure flip model.I think military tenants are a great way to go, especially when you can attract a little bit more senior folks (E-4/5+ and O-3+) with families.

I was actually approved and in process by Quicken Loans, but they mortgage banker didn't properly prequalify me, so they cancelled my loan.  

Chicago proper or burbs?