I am a computer engineer, currently working a full time job in the field.I am easy adaptable, responsible, self motivated, patient, flexible, dedicated, I believe in proper planning and management .I have the spirit to fight till the last moment with positive attitude , positive thinking to get the job done.I am new in real state, my goal is to buy/hold, flip whole selling and create passive income.

From what I understand most suburbs refer to or adapt Chicago ordinances so it would make sense to go by there rules?

You can still find deals, but you must adapt your strategy.

Especially when using a 1031 Exchange to reinvest equity or adapting to market changes.

Become adapt at applying your natural strengths to RE, there are too many people who are good at the things your bad at to try to beat them at their own game.

Im trying to learn as much about all the various aspects of investment, as we live in a one size does not fit all world now, adaptability and creativity are key to me, in understanding what are the best ways to handle a real estate investment opportunity.Im here to learn and network with other investors so I can take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and turn it into a sustainable business. 

However, I love anything that is a good deal and I will adapt to any strategy.

That means you will either need to sit on the sidelines from time to time and wait until buy-and-holds make more sense, be fexible and adapt your strategies to the changing market conditions (eg: transitioning from buy-and-hold to flips, and back again), or seek investments out of state.

Do they have the same infrastructure as far as REI is concerned, or you just have to adapt and apply the strategies?

Which played a part in my constantly adapting to the market, and looking at alternate strategies instead of giving up after not finding the type of property I had in mind.