Finding an Off-Market Multi-Unit

[Benjamin Cohen]

My girlfriend and I are in the process of looking for a 3-4 unit in the Chicago area, but after 5 months of bidding wars and offers being rejected we believe our process needs to be a bit more streamlined. As we both have construction experience we want to break into the off market listings, focusing on properties that might need a bit of work. What techniques do you suggest to start breaking into this scene and start finding properties?

Thanks for all your help everyone!