Looking for local meetups for investors in the western suburbs

[Mike Turano]

I've spent the last year educating myself and now am ready to get in the game.  Are there any investors in the western burbs that would like to talk, partner, or discuss strategies.  I keep running into the same problem.  Can't make the numbers work and if they do, the down payment needs to be 25% for n/o/o. That would entirely tie up all investable capital.  

I like the area of the western burbs and would like the first rental to be nearby.  Anybody able to help? 

[Shea Murray]

What's up @Mike Turano, I know there is a great, compact list of meetups at Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast website. Some of which would include the western suburbs! While you're there, the podcast is an excellent place to start getting info from local Chicago area investors. Additionally, I know @John Warren heads up a meetup with Chicago West Suburban Real Estate Investors if you want to connect with him. @Jonathan Klemm is also a good resource as he heads up the Chicago RE Investor Meetup, of which, there is one this weekend if you can make it!