Newbie from Chicago area

[Michael Baisden]

Hello,
My name is Michael Baisden. Im a newbie thats looking to get into real estate. Im a general contractor interested in eventually rehabbing houses but would like to start out "Bird dogging" for other investors as i am currently looking to purchase my primary residence and come across quite a few properties daily doing so. Im located in the north west suburbs, ie.,Lake in the hills, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, ect.. and plan to focus primarily in this area. Looking to network with investors, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and real estate attorneys.