Based on the development expected over the next decade, I believe it's a great area to invest in. 

And then you can use that information to start to develop your own personal due diligence method: Crowdstreet.com, 1031 Crowdfunding, Akr7, Finresi etc.

I have the "Bidding to Buy" book next on my reading list, following by David Greene's "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" book. 

I love that you have specific goals for 2025 - I believe if we think it, write it, say it, and share it our goals are 10x more likely to come to fruition.Are you able to do option 2 and just house hack a 2-4 unit building and use a renovation loan which allows you to put down 3.5-5%I highly suggest getting to some local chicago meetup groups (we have an in person one on the 17th)...here is BPs list: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

I have heard many times (from managers much smarter than me) that if you aren't getting as many eyes on your listing as you want, then you must lower the price!   

If this company gives you 50 solid leads per month, that's 600 properties suitable for a flip that aren't already listed with an agent.

The best deals I find are usually the result of an agent’s lack of familiarity with the area or a very poor listing presentation.

These things make your listing stand out. 5.

I worked with the listing agent on the property.

Post back if you find another lender who serves you well, and I will add them to my list and pay it forward.Ridge Lending All in One, first position HELOCAmericafirst 80% LTV on noo 65% LTV UtahArvest Bank AR, OK, AL, MO Bank of the west BB&T will loan on a rental portfolioBBVA Compass Boeing employee credit union California: Cal Coast Credit Union and Fremont Bank.