A few tips on the website and on meeting some fellow investors:Search for local meetups here or google a local REI club to network with other investors.

Use that money to invest before you sell the condo.The Chicago market isn't dropping anytime soon...inventory is still DRASTICALLY LOW and rates are still high. 

High interest rates and dwindling capital reserves have led smaller investors, who have long driven the market, to pull back.Shift in Investor BehaviorFor years, individual investors fueled price growth through small-dollar deals, but rising interest rates have made them less aggressive.

I'd recommend keeping the skills focused.

I would appreciate any recommendations.

$15,000 gain, $0 investment Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Hey everyone,I've used this site to look for data over the years and thought it was time to make an introductory post.I'm originally from the Lubbock area (New Home) and joined the military in 2014 and served 8.5 years in the US Navy.

I highly suggest attending as many local real estate meetups as you can. 

Let me know if you need any recommendations or how I can help you build your CORE 4 with a strong realtor, contractor, property manager, and attorney. 

@Jonathan SotoStrongly recommend against this unless you can afford the assumption of losing the investmentBut here is where most go wrong.