Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2020 · 20 posts · 9 votes
Hello BP Members,
I am a new investor looking to get started in SFH and / or a Duplex investment in the LaSalle County region (specific focus in the town of Ottawa). In my research so far, I have had a hard time identifying people to connect with on this topic as most members seem to be focused on markets closer to Chicago.
This is sort of a broad post but I would love to hear from anyone on the following:
- general connection - share learnings, establish local relationship with similar investors, etc.
- share market data - rental market income, vacancies, comps, etc.
- share leads / contacts - suggestions on agents, wholesalers, trusted contractors, etc.
I have done a fair amount of research on my own but really just looking to connect with others and grow my network. As always, I would be happy to share / contribute my knowledge if anyone is willing to chat with me.
For anyone looking for investment properties from Chicago to starved rock, let me know. I am about halfway to becoming a broker in Illinois. I should have my license soon and can help you find your next cash-flowing property. Msg me on here, lets get some dialog going so I can hit the ground running once I have my license.
@Peter Tomeczko we are looking for commercial comps in Spring Valley not far from there. Would you have a commercial broker referral you could send me?
Also, I would suggest you add your meet up group to our website full of Chicagoland networking groups. We have a Joliet group on there and many people come from as far west as Princeton.
@Peter Tomeczko thanks for setting this up. I'd love to attend going forward but unfortunately I won't be able to make that weekend. I'll definitely pass this along to some other individuals that I work with that are not on bigger pockets
The bad news is we are pushing our first event to the last weekend in Aug, so the good news is we have more time to get the word out. More details coming soon, hope everyone is having a great month!!
I am thinking 1st weekend of Sept? 1st, 2nd or 3rd? Any suggestions? My weekend is wide open.
I also completed/passed my real estate exams to become a broker. I am interviewing brokerages this week and will be able to help everyone find their next cash flowing deal in IL.