If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.

If someone could direct me to the local Chicago forums here on BiggerPockets, or help me find a local meetup in Chicago, I would appreciate it!

Direct mail, driving for dollars, pay per click, bandit signs and the list goes on and on. 

looking for suggestions into various avenues that can be explored pertaining too creative financing options on my first two properties, besides the obvious ( fam/friends borrowing , normal banking institutions) suggestions, info, strategies etc to point me in a direction, the leg work researching or exploring ... im fully prepared too do. id like too obtain both residential properties at the same time. location areas are 75068 ( Frisco , Little elm, The Colony areas) thanks ahead

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Not sure what a good number would be and a little confused as to remarks such as nothing as positive cash flow which is in direct contradiction to what Brandon purports for BP. 

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I've read before that section 8 has a waitlist and a place to market directly to this list, would this speed up finding a new tenant?

You could also do a direct mail campaign to duplexes.

What criteria could be used or would it be better to have a non-profit select the person and pay the rent instead so it isn't directly affiliated with the apartment complex?