Here in South Florida, on the Treasure Coast, we have a Real Estate Investor Association and the networking is great.

Good luck and Indianapolis is a great market.

Hi Michael,It’s great to hear about your interest in growing your commercial property portfolio in the Chicago area.

You picked a great community to join.. have you checked out local comps to gauge the market vibe yet?

You could start by checking out Upwork or Fiverr—those platforms are great for beginners because you can create a profile and bid on jobs.

Another great post!

It sounds like you are off to a great start for 2025 and have a good plan.Finding good deals is often the most difficult part of the process. 

- The market is in a little bit of a lull right now (buyers market), its a great time to buy, but slower time to sell (my primary business is flipping houses) I can supplement my flipping business by providing project management services/consulting, helping investors find discounted properties, etc. etc.

If you have any tips, resources, or advice for someone just starting out, I’d greatly appreciate your insights.Some specific things I’m working on right now:Building a strong buyers list.Identifying motivated sellers and honing my outreach.Learning the ins and outs of structuring win-win deals.I’m open to partnering, collaborating, or just grabbing coffee to exchange ideas.

Jamie, it was so great connecting with you!