If you are green, J's book on Rehabbing Properties is a good start.

Find an agent and a lender.You might also find this beginner's guide, this breakdown of steps, David Greene's 90-day challenge webinar, the Real Estate Rookie Podcast or books targeted at beginners helpful.

Hello I am in Chicago in Park Manor/ Grand Crossing area and wondering which property management company everyone uses and do you recommend them pros/cons? 

Direct beach access with a streetlight for safe crossing.

As well as for renovating (Ensure checking for termites, rotted wood - Bathroom and Kitchen renos are most valuable), Renting, Refinancing, etc.This would be great to have for new and experienced investors as well, as updating these lists as more valuable information comes in can benefit us all and ensure we cross our t's and dot our i's on all of our deals.I would be willing to help put this together if this is not in place already.Looking forward to hearing back from my fellow investors!

I think there is even a monetary incentive to "go green" these days. 

There's streets that can be 50% higher just by crossing the street. 

Once you had find an area with a healthy population growth you need to cross check that with https://www.crimereports.com/ to find the  "gems in the rough" (stable areas with low % of violent crimes.) and now you have some areas to "farm" That is where the real work just begins with foot on the ground driving by, knock on door etc.......Sok Szerencset Kivanok!

From what I've seen so far the "vacant" properties are woefully inaccurate in terms of whether they're actually vacant and whom actually owns the property, after I cross referenced with the county.

@Chris Haydis Congrats, I am holding my fingers crossed that everything works out as planned!