Over the years, with personal investment alongside investments from family and friends, I’ve been able to build a small portfolio of apartment buildings with a focus on cash flow through strong operations.

Chicagoland is extremely tenant friendly so understand that going in. 

Is it primarily from private investors, family and friends, or larger funds that lend to hard money lenders?

Utilizing the many resources to analyze deals and help find investor friendly professionals in your area has helped me tremendously.  

Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!

Center Point is not investor friendly anymore so I would advise staying away from the rental side.

A good attorney can let you know what judges are landlord friendly and what judges are tenant friendly.

I am not from real estate background and have been referred to bigger pockets by friends.

It all started when my wife's college friend offered me an opportunity to invest in a commercial property.

I'm searching for an investor friendly agent in that city.