I think one of them offers a public API.Once you get your license, you can join the CAR Chicago Association of Realtors and I have found them to be extremely helpful with questions like this. 

However The barrier to entry in the REI teaching business is very low and a lot of bad players join the game.What you describe led me to come up with Ned's Rule of Gurus.The quality of an REI course is inversely proportional to the price

@Nathan BrooksIn my experience, connecting with like-minded investors in Richmond can be done by joining local groups like the Richmond Real Estate Investors Group (REIG) and checking out BiggerPockets Local Forums.

Looking to join LIRIEA early next year but any NY investor meet ups you know of and recommend especially out on Long Island keep me posted.

These loans focus on the property's cash flow rather than the borrower's income, making them suitable for scaling portfolios.Personal Experiences and Tips Network with Other Investors: Join real estate investment groups or forums like BiggerPockets to learn from others who have successfully scaled using the BRRRR strategy.

I'd love to join if you put something together or come across a small group.

Paul involves attending meetups and joining REIAs, working with professionals like CPAs, lawyers, and agents.

I’m now venturing into new opportunities to expand my expertise and grow my portfolio.I joined BiggerPockets to connect with like-minded individuals, share insights, and learn from the incredible wealth of knowledge this community offers.

@Jalen Chanthaboury did you end up joining Renatus?

I fail to see how that is any different than Bigger Pockets but people talk about it.There is a very large group that charges $20k to join and has a lot of videos and meet ups and is run kind of like an MLM where they give you a "discount" "to the next level" if you convince someone else to join.