I know I had a pre-existing relationship with these folks, however, the important underlying lesson is that forming and maintaining trustworthy relationships is extremely important.

Extreme newbie here.

He's extremely helpful and is happy to spend the time explaining and answering all your questions.

I get extremely irritated.Mostly because of their approach.That  STOOPID crap line with "hey I am an investor and often I come across a property that doesn't really work for us" BULLcrap.

Hi, I'm an agent and investor in Westchester I've worked with Doug Smith with Prilolet Law in White Plains on a few deals and have been extremely happy with his willingness to communicate, work together, authenticity and fees. 

Yonkers, Tuckahoe, Bronxville all look to be extremely expensive and the further north you go, the cheaper it is.

I looked him completely confused and a little disappointed really.

Any information on how I can approach this here in Chicago, would be extremely helpful.

My old school dad was extreme, but he'd say if he saw you out at the bars smoking that he'd kick ya out.

I'm just extremely thankful a friend suggested this site, but I didn't realize I had so much to learn.