Who is in Chicagoland?

Question

I know there are a few on here from the Chicago area, just thought it would be nice to have a place we could all claim our Windy City home albeit covered in the white cold stuff again.

So if you are from the Great Chicago Area, post and be counted for!

Sebastian Zwolinski · Answer

And, thanks for the Birthday wishes.

John M. · Answer

I was born in the good'ol cook county hospital of Illinois.

Hey, I'm also going abroad for a one year contract. Going to japan as an english teacher in March and coming back the following March of 2009.

I will definitely have my heart set  in Real Estate when I get back.

Account Closed · Answer

Where are you heading? Europe, Asia or somewhere else?

Oh, happy birthday.

Chad B. · Answer

Present!

Account Closed · Answer

Network with investors? Yeah get out to local clubs!

Try a few, and keep just showing up. You will learn by osmosis if you look for those that are actual investors at those clubs.

Some local ones here in chicago ( hint check my link in my sig block) allow you to atten your first general meeting without a charge. So what would ya have to lose?

Sebastian Zwolinski · Answer

I know, but last year had been really bad for me, and my credit got really screwed up. Next month I'm going over seas on a one year contract to rack up some cash, and maybe I'll start the real estate game when I come back, or when I get my leave. But I would like to start networking with Chicago investors, so I could learn a few things. Can you give me any tips?

Account Closed · Answer

Sebastian,

Well you know you don't need down payment money yourself to do a deal. You can borrow it, bring a money partner, etc.

You can even birddog and wholesale properties to help you build up some cash.

Just my two cents worth!!

Just get it going!

Sebastian Zwolinski · Answer

Sebastian here; I'm from Chicago. Thinking about starting my first deal in a few months, when I have some cash for down payment, and less debt.

Mel Hare · Answer

Hiya Ryan, we be a southwest neighbor, We live in Joliet.

Lefty

Account Closed · Answer

Hey Lefty, welcome.

I actually do a lot of stuff down in Joliet. We should talk some. Feel free to contact me as I have some potential rehabs down that way you might find interesting.