New member in Chicago

[Scott Stelzer]

Hello Bigger Pockets community!

I'm a new Chicago-based member, currently trying to come up with a realistic set of investing goals for myself and a strategy to get there.  I have a great career in IT right now, but I'd like to start a new career in real estate investment to secure a better, earlier retirement.

I've always been a little stubborn about going it alone on most of my personal projects, but I've recently come to learn how valuable it is in real estate investing to collaborate with a community of specialists, experts and mentors.

I'm going to stick around here and soak up information, and attend some local REIA meetings as well. I hope to meet some of you there!