@Dan Geffen moved down there and knows the area well if you want to connect with a local investor.

Having reasonable expectations, hiring a local professional (Realtor or PM), doing your research, and doing everything right (i.e. pro photos, professional design, good renovation, proper amenities and location, etc) are the keys to success in 2025.

It’s worth reaching out to your local tax office to explore options.

There’s huge retal income potential if you nail that balance between improvements that wow tenants and improvements that merely look fancy but don’t justify higher rents.I’d also keep an eye on how your high end plan fits the local demand.

Find your local REIA and start attending and find the Realtors there to build friendships with. 

I highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups...here is BPs list:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

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

I've found deals in local online groups on Facebook, simply asking people for what I want. 

Quote from @Fernando NA: Hello everyone,I’m considering purchasing a piece of land near Divide, CO, to build a small off-grid log cabin and list it on Airbnb or similar platforms.For those of you who live in the area or have experience with this, I have a few questions:>Is it possible to list such a property on Airbnb given the local regulations?

Even if you're in a local 50+ league and want to be competitive, a coach is probably over-kill.