Trying to find deals in Chicago is extremely tough and although I am a new investor I've realized that if you want an actual "deal" where the numbers work, especially for a buy and hold play, one has to be creative and look to unconventional methods to source deals.

Looking to step up my game a little in Ankeny and Des Moines, Iowa.

What other methods are available to them?

Hi @Jeremy Bartlett, first congrats on setting a goal and taking steps to get there.

Don't step over dollars to pick up pennies when it comes to management.

I just started being an investor very recently and my first step has been getting educated:reading the right books, listening to BP podcasts and recently joining a Mastermind Class.

@Jim Connor welcome Jim.... my advice is one step at a time man!

Hi all, I am writing this post to get everyones top three methods to quickly analyze a property.

im interested in knowing why you choose this method, id also like to share a few different ways to acquire properties.

Finding the information is the first step, so you are doing great so far!