We have been at this for about 4 years have 5 properties and 7 doors and are also looking to keep growing. 

Chicago, with its vibrant neighborhoods and strong rental market, is a prime location for this strategy.

This is where you generate cash and you can then invest it in RE - or something else.Most of the guru content was written a decade ago and it just does not apply the same way it did back then.

Is there Anything I can do at this point?

Any tips/pointers, etc?  

It helps a lot with networking on here.Other than that, be a sponge and soak up as much content to learn the game.

I am actually kind of astonished by this.

Content will include:Breaking Down Real DealsLearning New StrategiesUnderwriting ProjectsLead GenerationNegotiationsFundingAnd Much More!

I have done some research on using OPM as well.I first began learning about Wholesaling and studied a bunch of content over Youtube University where I came across BP.