Chicago has plenty of opportunities for value-add projects, and I'd be happy to share some insights or introduce you to a few local investors I've worked with.Feel free to reach out if you want to talk strategy or specific neighborhoods!

2x House Hacker here in Los Angeles and a case study in the BP book, The House Hacking Strategy.1.

Look at their marketing strategy.

There was no tailored strategy on the best way to save taxes by investing in real estate or otherwise.

The answer to this will come down to comfort level, funds available, and strategy you are looking to implement. 

Welcome, Don - Are you interested in any particular strategy?

To succeed with the BRRRR strategy, focus on buying properties at a discount, work with trusted contractors, and plan for refinancing timelines.

I also advocate using the 95% LTV versus the more restrictive 96.5% FHA LTV.

You also don't need to do a traditional long term strategy, is there a draw the  area that playing host to a traveling nurse or other professional/student would be interested? 

We still use the BRRRR strategy in Jacksonville, FL.