New/Not New--Starting out in the NW Suburbs of Chicago

[Shelly F.]

My name is Shelly and I'm on my "re-start" so wanted to introduce myself here! :)

I have been lurking and learning on BP for awhile now, but am FINALLY ready to take action and jump into my first deal! I work a FT sales job (travel to the west coast often for work), got my IL RE license last summer, and want to buy my first investment property in the NW suburbs of Chicago SOON. I have a couple of potential off-market deals coming my way, and want to partner with an experienced local investor for every step of the process...help with analyzing the deals, as well as the rehab. I'm happy to share the opportunity so I can learn from someone who's "been there, done that", and I know that this will be the first of many deals we can work on together! Long term goal is single family buy & hold, and ultimately small multi-family buy & hold all in the NW suburbs (Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Huntley, etc), and to replace my FT income in the next 2 years. I've been timid in my "not knowing" and I know it's held me back from moving forward sooner...but right now it's "now or never" since I'm not getting any younger! I've learned SO MUCH from the BP forums, community, podcasts and meet ups and can't wait to dive in!!

I look forward to networking, connecting and making deals with my BP community, and look forward to connecting with you! :)