These days, you'll want to find the off-market deals -- door-knocking, direct mail, advertising, networking, driving neighborhoods, etc.

It's changing a lot, but in a great way, and I'm very interested to see how it develops over the next couple years.My goals are to understand how to spot and forecast trends early, and also network with developers.

@Dion DePaoli What are the other big banks where I can find discounted REO's I noticed in your post you said that in a sense street level investors can sometimes get property at a deeper discount than folks purchasing pools I am very interested in filling in some of the blanks that I have as pertains to this I have a great deal of buyers in my network, Im looking to acquire the contacts needed to engineer deals for my buyers.Thanks you are a great mind and this already has helped me out tremendously!

But can't really advise you without knowing what you want to do in Real Estate.I suggest you get out and network with other investors from Chicago in PERSON!

Networking with other landlords or property managers can be a big help too.

Stay active on the board, lots to learn and lots to network!

Welcome Fred, This is a fantastic site to network with other investors.

We are active in Port Charlotte and North Port and want to build our network.

-Learn how to Flip Homes,and pursue rental properties.I came to join bigger pockets because i am interested in networking with individuals interested in real estate.

Networking with other investors, ACRE 38.