Details here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1214849-dmv-...I recommend checking them all out initially, I bet you'll have a lot of fun networking!

@Tanya MaslachThere is a bunch of forums already discussing whether to us an LLC or not to buy a property.

Here is what I learned, my mistakes, and what I regret house hacking starting at 22: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...Also, in my experience the more uncomfortable you're willing to live, the better the numbers will be.

@Neil Lieb oh man I hadn't heard about that potential tax increase, and those sort of things are exactly what I was hoping to find out from the more seasoned investors on this forum.

There is a better forum for this under Real Estate Strategies called Buying & Selling Small Businesses.

I'm brand new to the forum and your message caught my attention.  

Hello BP forum! 

My biggest piece of advice is to connect with local chicago real estate investors in person...highly suggest checking out the christmas party on 12/12:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1218823-chic...

The search function leaves much to be desired, but you'll do best searching "FlipSystems" as one word:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1182640-lesso...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/1204806-seeki...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1098187-flips...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1188268-flips...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1181695-is-fl...I admittedly have not read every reply, but it seems like a sea of red with "Amy B." being the only positive sounding reply on this thread: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/1174732-calli...Is that the person you spoke to as a reference that's his girlfriend?

 I began flipping houses in 2022 and left my 9-to-5 job last year to pursue real estate full time.  I've just finished my fourth house and am now venturing into short-term and long-term rentals.  My biggest hurdle has...