- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- 1: Getting Ready
- 2: The Costs of Space
- 3: Understanding Credit
- 4: Professional Services
- 5: Finding Space
- 6: Residential Leases
- 7: Commercial and Industrial Leases
- 8: Buying Real Estate
- 9: Types of Mortgages
- 10: The Mortgage Application
- 11: Ownership Models
- 12: Purchasing Alternatives
- 13: Chicago Zoning Ordinance
- 14: Chicago Building Code
- 15: Chicago's Neighborhoods
- 16: Property Taxes
- 17: When You Find a Property
- 18: Inspections
- 19: After Moving In
- 20: Insurance
- 21: Utilities
- 22: Rehabbing Your Space
- 23: Safe and Healthy Spaces
- 24: Green Practice
- 25: When Disputes Arise
- 26: Space Emergencies
- 27: Facility Development Planning
- Bibliography
Preparing
Three fundamental things you must think about before beginning a rehab project:
1. Your budget,
2. Which professionals you will hire, and
3. What permits you will need.
In addition, make sure that your property is zoned for the activities you plan to perform in the space. See Chapter 13: Chicago Zoning Ordinance for more information.
You also must inspect the property's condition to ascertain improvement costs. See Chapter 18: Inspections for more information.The remainder of this section focuses on steps you must take when preparing to make your rehab dream a reality.