They also have some free online workshops but at some point they want you to buy a membership to be in the club.

Since you're from the Chicago area, I suggest you listen to the "Landlord Workshop" meetings from Fairview Realty every Thursday afternoon. https://rentroster.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?

As always, look out for more articles, podcasts, and workshops on all things real estate and if you have any questions drop them below!

Don't fall for the "free to attend" local workshops from "national names" that are only there to milk thousands out of your wallet.

I'll want to do some general maintenance, fix what needs be fixed (there is a detached workshop/garage building that may need some attention), and improve the landscaping during their tenancy.

Examples include small self-storage facilities, automotive/work shops, land for creative usage (outdoor parking, storage, etc). 

Has info from a variety of professionals with no sales pitch other than the opportunity to go to a full day workshop with the same speaker.

Has info from a variety of professionals with no sales pitch other than the opportunity to go to a full day workshop with the same speaker.

On the first Bigger Pockets podcast one guy mentions that you shouldn't spend a couple thousand to fly out to some workshop in Denver, but rather find someone who has experience in "your own backyard."

We purchased it as a new construction Home from “WorkShop” in January of 2018.