Let’s share some insights and build stronger networks together.

Plus, if you'd like to connect and talk marketing/sales happy to do coffee or something.Also, there are tons of Facebook groups for Chicago real estate.Lastly, just doing some 1:1 networking with lenders, agents, and architects is something we focus heavily on.

welcome. great place to start. dont be afraid to network. put yourself out there. find local events to go. be a sponge then take action

You definitely should network with them.Relationships are very important in this environment.

You're still leveraging his network/connections/professional experience.

Hi, I'm planning to start investing in mobile homes. At first, I want to purchase 1 mobile home to fix and flip to learn the process. I have a few questions and would love to connect with others who have experience wi...

I am not terribly concerned with networking to find reliable contractors for renovation work.

This association is the best thing you can do for yourself in the education, networking and vendor relationships

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

While maybe not the cheapest deal, that person emphasized the learning experience as valuable in getting into a network of lenders, contractors, agents, etc.