Looking for investment opportunities in Chicago

[Oliver Francescatti]

I am a software developer that has just gotten my real estate license.  Have read a couple of the biggerpockets books and looking to get my feet wet.  wondering where the opportunities are in chicago.  I have been looking in the mls and cant seem to make the numbers work, even with a sizable down payment.  I am sure there are deals available but I am just not looking in the correct areas.  any insight would be greatly appreciated