New investor from Chicago

[Elbert D.]

Hello BP, I am a new to real estate and still searching for my very first property. From my understanding real estate in big markets such as Chicago, Miami, LA, and NY is very difficult to make profit on because of taxes and other fees. I have linked up with the Chicago REIA but it kinda seems as if they only try to sell you things. Has anyone here made any good money in the chicago market? Also can someone really break down the chicago market for me?