New to House Hacking - looking to connect with Lenders, Agents, and Contractors

[Connor Gentry]

Hey BiggerPockets!

I'm a motivated first-time investor and I'm just getting started on my real estate journey, with a primary focus on House Hacking in the Chicago Suburbs. I'm actively looking to build a strong network of professionals who I can partner with for success.

I'd love to connect with:

- Lenders familiar with investment-friendly loan options (especially for house hacking/owner-occupied properties)

- Real estate agents who work with investors and understand the local multi-family market

- Contractors or handymen experienced with value-add projects, rent-ready repairs, and property maintenance

If you're open to chatting or have referrals, please feel free to drop a comment - I'd love to connect, learn, and see how we might work together.

I'm looking forward to meeting some great people here!

[Jonathan Klemm]

What's up @Connor Gentry - Welcome to the Chicago area BP community!  You'll find a ton of great people more than happy to help steer you in the right direction.

I highly recommend checking out some of the local events to networking with other investors, that is also one of the best ways to meet great industry professionals.  Here is where BP lists events in Chicago:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...

Lenders connect with @Zack Karp or @Jose Valdovinos both renovation loan specialists.

Agents connect with @Jake Fugman,  @Jake Lieser, or @Henry Lazerow

Contractors, depending on what type of work you need I can make some referrals as well!

Happy to connect and share what NOT to do in real estate investing haha