I have done it myself 3 times and have helped a ton of people locally do the same thing as their agent! 

If your local market is very active and homes are selling fast, you may be able to get by with doing less.Your Home’s Condition: If your home is vacant or has a unique layout, using a professional stager who can bring in the right furniture and accessories may help buyers truly visualize its full potential.Your Budget: Talk to your agent to get an idea of staging costs in your area, as it can be the difference between your house selling and sitting.

So we have been going to a local laundromat for laundry.

You can find the most recent sales price for the property on the local tax records website or by doing a quick search on Zillow.

Do you live locally?

Going to local RE meetups can be a great way to make these connections!

You should find a lot of resources on BP but I think the most useful people to talk to would be MF builders and local officials in your target areas.

I would recommend finding some local meetups to attend, and also tuning into the Straight Up Chicago Investor's Podcast.

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

- RachelThere are a lot of local real estate meetups you can go to.