He knows real estate investing and knows Chicago...the 3 day is a great place to meet new people and see if you need the level of coaching his program provides.If it's what people need to get in the game....do whatever it takes!

On top of all of that, it boasts one of the best college football teams Ohio State Buckeyes, which is very well known and has a cult following, and attracts a lot of people to the games. 

You will find some people who really want you to succeed, but how can they from what you posted, there is nothing in there about your why and your knowledge and how you think you can find properties.

All I am getting are people with bad credit.

Use a smart lock so you can give temporary codes to all of these people. 

Provide lots of testimonials, show examples of flips you've done, have a bio about yourself and why you love helping people dispose of real estate, etc.

People buy investment properties for all types of different reasons in all different types of areas that all have pros and cons. 

Not sure, if this means hiring multiple people (one for appraisal, one for inspection, one for cost estimates)3.

It may not make sense to become a rental at that point, but at least you will have some equity under your belt if you wish to keep it or sell it .

We offered people in this area a place to stay that is enjoyable for the whole family What was the outcome?