New Member From Canada Investing In The States!

[Ashlee Reimer]

Hi! My name is Ashlee Reimer, and I am a first time investor. I have decided to start my journey in the Chicago area. I am searching for some contacts to start my business. I am mostly finding it difficult to find good contractors and hard money lenders for this area. I am looking to purchase 3 and 4 flats in South Chicago, rehab, rent, and hold for long term cash flow. Eventually I would like to break out of the residential world, and jump into the commercial world! If anyone has any tips or contacts that would be much appreciated! :)

[J. Martin]

Hi Ashlee,

I'm also a 'fix and hold' investor, but got started just a bit before you.. Too bad you can't do an FHA purchase on a 4-unit! Great way to build long-term wealth though. So far so good for me! A few tips about the site..

You'll find lots of good info in the "Learn" link across the top navigation bar, and in the link at the top of this introduction forum. You can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name when it pops up at the bottom of the message box. You can click on the "vote" button if you like someone's post or is helpful. And you can earn "awards" for various "achievements" - just look at your profile. Hope that helps with the site! Good luck on your investments!