There are more and more lenders that claim to support fast closes, offer competitive rates and terms only to change things to support a close or take far longer than expected which results in lost deals. 

My mother was an agent and a flipper, so this is not a new industry for me really.

Property management in Chicago is no joke...I highly advise against getting into it, lol, unless you have some crazy competitive advantage, which maybe sounds like you do.We've got a small brokerage team, most of whom do not transact heavily and do some investing on the side. 

As both a realtor and an investor, I can tell you that you deserve someone who moves quickly, communicates clearly, and helps you structure competitive offers rather than shutting them down.

In particular, I’m interested in advice on:1.Best practices for onboarding new owners and setting clear expectations from day one.2.Effective systems or software recommendations for a solo/startup operation (leasing, maintenance coordination, rent collection, accounting, etc.)3.Strategies for finding and retaining great contractors/vendors.4.Common pitfalls new PMs face in the first 6–12 months.5.Pricing your management services competitively while still being profitable.6.

Ask them industry-specific questions. 

., a Dutch semiconductor supplier that is one of the most valuable companies in Europe, has inked a nearly 35,000-square-foot office lease in Hutto, one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.Hutto Mayor Mike Snyder added that the project is a complement to other big industrial projects in the city, which has a population of about 43,000.

So you cannot just look at industry Cap rates alone unless you understand an operators abilities for higher yield on costs.BAM Capital is becoming an institutional investment company in multi-family Real Estate with Brokers.

The cleaners there are competitive so they will give a good quote. 

Having your lender ready to go lets you move fast and write stronger offers, which matters a lot in competitive markets.