New Agent - Chicago Land

[Larry Majkrzak]

Hello Everyone! 

New guy on the block here.  I just passed the licence exam in IL and have started my search to hang my licence.  My basic plan is to get established as an agent while accumulating as much area knowledge as I can to start investing.  Looking for any feedback I can get.  First about agencies that people enjoy working for in the Chicagoland area.  And second about how buy and hold investing has worked out for you in the area.  I am currently located a little south of O'hare Airport but am relocating somewhere around the southwest burbs. (Downers Grove, Naperville, Plainfield )  I hope to hear from some of you soon.  Thanks for reading. 

[Jonathan Klemm]

@Larry Majkrzak - I suggest you check out some of the big brokerages such as coldwell, B&W, or KW.  They all have great training programs and offer a ton of support.  I also have my license and joined a smaller brokerage.  I found it a little tough with out the right support and training programs.

I have a couple buy & holds here in Bucktown and while its not the best cash flow I know they will appreciate over the LONG term.  Plus, I am able to find great tenants.  Investing in the City can be expensive, if you are living out in the SW burbs you start checking out properties out there.