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

(b) Once you know what you can buy, you would line-up a real estate agent that works with investors in the market you are buying.

We’re relatively new to real estate investing but are eager to learn and start building a portfolio.

There are a couple of unique tax laws to real estate investors - 1031 exchange, bonus depreciation on certain improvements, Qualified Opportunity Zones, real estate professional status, etc.Make sure that the accountant you interview to understand the above concepts.best of luck!

Attend local real estate meetups or REIAs to find other investors who’ve done BRRRR in Chicagoland.

It has nothing to do with real estate if you have never done a deal like this.

Very high demand for real estate throughout the city.

Real numbers- purchase 907k,rehab , closing costs, soft costs, 840k, all in 1.747 mil, basis for each unit should be roughly 291kappraisal of each unit minimum 400k , so 2.4 mil if for all 6.I might refi only 4 out of 6, that will cover initial loan amount.

Take a look at Personal Property versus Real property coverage, plus clean up costs to make sure your covered.I would also look at covering your project from the Subcontractors. 

LOL Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?