Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Any other books you would recommend to someone completely new to real estate investing but who would like to build a solid foundation going forward?

I'd like the building to be within 10 minutes walking distance from a Brown Line L stop, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.

Just a update, i bought a new build SFH in Rancho Cordava for 560K and rented out for $2900.

Besides, it's always a good idea to build a good relationship with the Planning and Building departments. 

See, when building a portfolio, appreciation is key, and the #1 factor that will dictate things.

As those prices fluctuate, there is a builders somewhere putting his feet up waiting to see a market turn more active because the last thing he wants to do is start paying crews to build houses, that could drop in value while he's halfway through the build process and losing equity halfway into the project.

Once that’s confirmed, they’ll help you submit the required permits to the Department of Buildings (DOB) and get approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT), since it affects the sidewalk and street.After permits are approved, you’ll need a licensed contractor to do the construction.

THE VISION: With 130 units and 8 buildings plus a wedding and event venue, our vision includes revamping this space into a dream hotel.

I would first separate out the original purchase price between building and land.