All Forum Posts by: Mark Shelstad

I would like to hear from investors with direct experience working in Evergreen Park. The permit process, timeliness, inspectors attitudes, cooperation?

I wish I could help but that is not where I have experience. The database of contractors here on BP is really the HomeAdvisor data, so could access that info directly. Also could try the Chicago Handyman Facebook group.

Cody- If everything in the house is new, how in the world did you get by with a $30 k budget?

New mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) would cost at least that much on their own.

Jake- I would go to the town hall and chat up the building dept about who they like or who they see doing a lot of work there. Sometimes you will find some gems.

Thank you John Warren and Izabella W

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving

In the near west and north areas of the metro area I am finding very few professionals in the siding and roofing trades that will service investors. Bids seem to be at retail+ levels. Would love to hear other investors experiences from the last 6 months. Have all the talented pros moved to TX  or FL? Any suggestions for finding the firms looking to build a long term relationship with a fix/flip investor doing 6-10 deals a year?

ended up using B&T Underground

sounds like you know your stuff and created a fantastic integration.

Patrick- this will most likely not be of much help, but wanted to chime in anyway since I have been considering Podio as well. Same role as you as an investor. My needs are to manage timelines and my contractor database. I have spent many hours in a prior life as a business owner working with MS CRM which is insanely powerful but is not a DIY if you want use more than the 20% of its power that I used. Consultants are expensive. Hence my curiosity in Podio since I hear it is more simple to use.

I am also looking at BuildingConnected as it seems to address some of my pain points as well as adding other useful functions. Are you integrating that app into Podio somehow?

Mark Shelstad

@Steve J Taylor Things worked out about as well as they could in an unfortunate situation. I did find a company that has been doing that work in Chicago for many years and their price was much better than all others, yet still above $10K. The install went very smoothly and it was obvious they were experienced experts. If you'd like more detail I will be happy to share via PM.