Those are actions I took to build out my team. 

It's not a sound way of doing business, especially if you hire some random VA to call for you in an area they know nothing about.Agents should always be building their sphere and creating warm inbound marketing from social media, events, and meetups instead of doing spray and pray.

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

Given your described building location and post, I am guessing you are single tenant (seems to be the majority in that Elk Grove, Bensenville area). 

The reality is that you need a lot of time and money up front to get your project started and you need to really work on building your credibility.

I'm going to PM you a few suggestions for title companies.Are you building your A-team or going solo?

Some of the challenges I've had with areas like Texas and Florida is that they are doing so much building that the only way you can compete is by price. 

The quick and dirty:I have several projects going currently (2 flips and a new build STR.) 

I find that amusing as I was told I was buying the last “two” buildings and I better hurry or they would be gone.

Currently, I live in Hawaii, house hacking my own property, and am looking to expand into out-of-state long-term rentals.My goals now are to master the art of wholesaling, continue raising private money, and build a strong portfolio of long-term rentals.