Find them at local real estate meetups, but be careful, it's a sketchy business overall.

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.

@Edwin AlvarezI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.

I love the flexibility they offer for traveling professionals, military families, or folks in between moves.My main questions:Have you noticed increased demand for midterm rentals in this area, particularly from military personnel at nearby bases or healthcare workers at local hospitals?

My thinking immediately turned to researching local rental costs per square foot to determine income potential with triple the current square footage.

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

Even with that, I think we will still be way ahead. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1200sq/ft, detached 1 car garagePurchase Price: $38,000Repairs: $20,000ARV: $96,000 (based off Zillow, but a local real estate agent thought that was pretty accurate)Mortgage: $430Insurance: $55Trash Included: $25Rent: $1,000We are now going through applications for our first tenant. 

Be very careful who you take advice from online, you should get involved with a local attorney and a local realtor.

Local real estate agent.

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