@Christopher Smith there are many...but in my opinion really only three companies out there that offer the ability to 721 into a large and diversified REIT that i'd feel comfortable with. 

I was just scammed/mislead by two sketchy Real Estate Wholesaling companies here in El Paso, Texas.

@Jeff Nash would be a great resource to speak with on companies/investments to offset your W2.

Old post but I figure I would comment here... my Company, Maven Cost Segregation has done studies on projects like this.

It looks like this particular investor preferred the low level price point and the risks that come along with it even though he was buying from a company who could offer him both types of investments on the complete opposite side of the risk spectrum.

I own 11 properties currently and I have only sold 1 in the past because it was a condo with a fraud HOA company.

We do have a property management company and even with our experience with LTR's, just no way we could effectively manage this home without local property management. 

Quote from @Gamal Harding: Anduril Industries' Expansion to Columbus: A Transformative Move for Real Estate InvestorsAnduril Industries, a prominent defense technology company based in Costa Mesa, California, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, near Rickenbacker International Airport.

Aside from this forum and the events promoted here, where else would you recommend looking to find connections or events with experienced flippers in Chicago? 

Unless you had a foundation repair company you trust tell you needed a french drain.