Investing in Wisconsin and Illinois is a great move—both states offer solid opportunities for multifamily and single-family rentals.If you’re looking to connect with like-minded investors or agents, I’d recommend joining local real estate meetups or REIA groups in the areas you’re targeting.

This is exactly why I joined BiggerPockets to learn and be educated by experienced Real Estate Investors like yourself Jay Hinrichs.

That brings me to five, two great ways you can make lasting connections this year - Momentum 2025 cohort starts in February, this is an 8-week virtual summit with weekly meetings and what I'm most excited about is that when you get a ticket to Momentum, you'll have the opportunity to join small accountability groups with others from Momentum.

I recently joined the forum and would like to quickly list my requirements without much ado.1.

You picked a great community to join.. have you checked out local comps to gauge the market vibe yet?

I would research as much as I can on those markets and join your local investment Facebook groups as well because there are local investors who can share more experiences as well. 

@Isaac Watson join the WAREI Facebook group.

I wanted to take a moment to thank those of you who have already reached out or engaged with me since I joined this group.

I'm excited to join this group of like-minded individuals passionate about real estate investing. 

Joining BiggerPockets is a fantastic first step – it’s where so many great real estate journeys start.