Chicago REIA has over 800 member most don't do mailings or active marketing at all. 

Property needs some fixing, but I think has potential (especially in our highly inflated housing market).

Hi All and thanks in advance for any feedback / guidance, I am new to the US market and thought home inspections were common place when buying so any feedback is appreciated.  

I've been looking at markets across the US and Florida seemed great for us.

I own an interior design business.

@Naveen kumar VadlamudiYou can successfully invest in most Midwest markets if you build your core 4 of a local real estate agent/deal finder, lender, contractor, and PM - BP is a great place to start!

The property hit the market and went under contract in one day so they did not end up making an offer. 

In the competitive world of real estate investing, finding tough markets with great upside gives you an instant edge over the competition.

Have you set up an email marketing list with something like Stayfi?

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