Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.

Try talking to local banks who want to do business with you.

This sounds like a REALTOR attempting to attract buyers.

I would get in touch with a local builder, and see about getting a mentorship on down days and days you have off..

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.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: A local agent recently got sued for calling an old client who was on the Do Not Call list.

In one case they used a notary at the local US consulate.

I would like to speak with local investors, real estate agents, property managers, lenders, etc. from the area.

Yep check BP and Meetup.com or Eventbrite for local meetups @Baron Wheeler