I suggest buying real estate inside of and outside of your IRA or better yet qualify for a Solo 401k then you don't have to worry about UBIT on leveraged real estate. 

Just starting out and testing waters for BRRR in Chicagoland area.Any advice or suggestions regarding this?

I highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups...here is BPs list:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

., signing up for an eBook in exchange for an email address) and was wondering if anyone has suggestions on lead magnets that have been particularly effective in converting interested parties into prospects.I’d greatly appreciate any advice or guidance you can share.

I'm curious as to whether others have walked this mile and whether you have any suggestions on how I can accomplish this. 

First off I took the realtors suggestion and listed with the property management company he promoted to me.

I am a hard money lender and these suggestions are pretty spot on.

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

Isn't it like you're suggesting somebody to do something (investing in Costa Rica instead of the US) while you (the experienced investor in Costa Rica) does the exact opposite with your own money?

From there, I would like to consider a 1031 exchange in the future to acquire more units.My current property management company suggested that they could handle a mid sized apartment building but I would absolutely not consider them for it as I believe they have overextended themselves and communication is lacking.