I took the exact same path as you did following and copying everything @Brandon Turner did even down to getting his Vivid vision for open-door capital and copying that.For me, focus was always the key to my success....so maybe consider several zip codes, be very specific about whether you want single family or multi, and lastly just clearly define your investment parameters (COC, cashflow, etc.)If you want to do some networking with some other local investors and industry professionals here in Chicago make sure you make it out to our holiday Party next Thursday:   https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1153680-chic...

All successful listings are vivid and interesting.

Every time they have to go to the bank to get a wad of 20s to pay rent, or have to order checks to accommodate your policies, it vividly reminds them how expensive rent is every month and the moment they get wind of a better or cheaper place they are gone.  

We will make a vivid vision for our lives, speak out loud our ambitious goals and encourage one another and hold each other accountable to those goals.This will be a comfortable group to ask “dumb” questions and not receive judgement, mainly because we are probably all wondering the same thing but feel intimidated to ask them to advanced investors. 

Folks putting in place multi tiered LLC structures to protect against the hordes of crazed invading barbarians lining up purportedly to sue them (in their most active and vivid imaginations / delusions).

The reason why is no surpriseBy Michael Mcgough Sacbee 2018 01:02 PM Updated 2 hours 41 minutes ago The idea of a Bay Area "exodus" is no joke, and appears to be growing more vivid and real with each year.A poll released Sunday by a local advocacy group showed that 46 percent of Bay Area residents surveyed said they want to move out of the area within the next few years.

But instinct and guts are important in REI, as well as precaution and knowledge.I vividly remember one scene, that I can not forget.

Now this may be reading into your post too much but based on the vivid detail you provided, you are way too emotionally invested.

I have vivid memories about just how absent of traffic Mound was during the Great Recession. 

This vivid description is super helpful getting me to stick to my diet.