Visit with people there and you'll get a more detailed look at things from people actively working in the areas.

I would recommend tuning into Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and going to local meetups. 

Stuff happened.If I were to sum up the one thing that I think investors aren't doing enough, it would be getting real-life reps.

basically if anyone has any tips when it comes to researching plots of land in order to make the right purchase i would greatly appreciate it get with a realtor. we underwrite land at no more than 10% of after built value. in our market we build under the average new build value which is about 515k. we like to be around 420-450k and smaller footprint about 1500 sq ft with attached garages. we build close to urban core where everyone wants to live and net migrations match up. but suburban is fine. if you give more context I can help but in most markets land is a buyers market. most people aren't looking at it or buying it. 

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Fortunately for me, I started investing a time in the market where everything went up.  

If you determine that the numbers look good, make sure to check other sites to see if the comparable property is on multiple sites that may add to the numbers.  

But since I'm dumb when it comes to such I may forever pay the price.  

I could come up with a down payment for an investment property in a different state easier than my home state at prices are pretty high in the 300-400 k just for townhomes.

I set up tax lien as a keyword alert so I get alerted when someone mentions them.