While you’re at it don't forget to set up keyword alerts for topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts Also check out The Beginner's Guide (http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing), it is packed full of great info. 

I live in NJ but have some really good friends guiding me towards Scranton.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Hey @Michelle Martin - I am the same thought as @John Warren, if you have a decent Chicago Eviction attorney they should have a pretty clear understanding of the process and be able to guide you through the next steps.  

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

It will either guide many to check the stats for themselves or to accept the overarching idea.

Don’t leave anything to chance—guide the visitor to do what you want, which is to click YOUR ad and leave their details on YOUR SITE.

@Jeffrey Abraham The bank actually has a format but would like to have a better chance by having someone guide me.

I’m constantly looking for connections and wisdom to guide me through this journey.

I can say for certain my top 2 moments of the conference were the initial guided networking session lead by Andy Gil, really was a great small group of investors and I'm confident I'm going to consistently keep up with their journeys!