New Investor from the Chicagoland Area Looking to Learn & Network

[David DePyper]

Hey everyone,

My name is David DePyper and I’m based in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.

I'm a journeyman plumber with UA Local 130, a husband, and a father of three. Over the last several months I've been diving headfirst into real estate investing and educating myself on everything I can—rental properties, BRRRR strategies, wholesaling, flips, financing, HELOCs, creative deals, and long-term wealth building through real estate.

My wife and I are currently exploring our first investment property while also considering turning our current home into a rental. My long-term goal is to build a portfolio that provides cash flow, financial freedom, and eventually allows me to spend more time focused on real estate and less time trading hours for dollars.

I’m here to learn from people who are actively doing deals, build relationships, and connect with:

• Buy & Hold Investors
• BRRRR Investors
• Wholesalers
• Private Lenders
• Real Estate Agents
• Contractors
• Property Managers
• Anyone investing in the Midwest

If you’re active in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, or surrounding markets, I’d love to connect and learn more about what you’re working on.

Looking forward to learning from the community, contributing where I can, and building relationships with like-minded investors.

Question for the group:
For those of you who have already built a rental portfolio, what was the biggest lesson you learned from your first investment property that you wish you knew before getting started?

Thanks everyone, and I look forward to connecting!

– David

[John Clark]

1. Stay hyper-local, as in no more than a ten minute drive local.

2. never take advice from people who get paid by commission. 
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3. Know your limits— what you AND your wife are comfortable with doing.