I signed up too -and backed off after researching on the internet.

I guess my question is while I'm waiting what to do search the internet and if I see a property I'm interested in call them?

Now you have cash in hand to start your business and cost you basically nothing except the repairs you do over time (so make sure the repair materials are inexpensive). 

It's different from person to person but from someone who has dealt with break ins and thousands of dollars worth of damages and material stolen in an area that's not bad,  I would mitigate all risks in the future.  

It's always fulfilling to see a goal such as this materialize into reality.

Nowadays with so much tenant info available on the internet, many will be able to learn how to delay your eviction.

My handyman takes tenant calls from tenants and does repairs, and shares a google doc with his hours and materials costs.

In all seriousness, I really respect your choice to "follow your dream" at such an early age instead of taking the path of least resistance and going to work for "The Man" right after college.Thus far, your recipe for success has been to work harder, not "smarter", control costs by doing all of your own labor and buying all of your own materials, living frugally, renting them out as you complete them and then, rinse and repeat.Screw working "smarter."

I run a few internet companies and would like to start investing some profits into Real Estate in Chicago.

You may also need a builder's risk policy to cover materials that could get stolen if they get delivered and not installed quickly.