Check out Zillow hottest housing market of 2024: https://www.axios.com/2024/01/10/zillow-ranking-hottest-real...Cleveland is what  I focus in, it's great market to focus on for cash flow and specific pockets have gone up 2x and upwards of 4x in the last 5-10 years even!

Hello I could help you with a fix’n flip loan.To apply is easy, you just need to have a minimum credit score of 620 if higher better, you need to have at least 25% to buy, you need to have a company and if you don’t have experience for your first deal you would need to do the renovations with a general contractor.Our terms are 80% LTC or 70% ARV, the rates are 10.75%, no prepayment penalty, 12 months, our origination is 1.5% + underwriting fee of $1500 and legal fee of $1250 plus appraisal and title fees.Please let me know if you need terms for an specific deal, I’m happy to help!

I have been a part of a number of REI specific meetup groups and it is a great way to meet with professionals in your area and network.

Your agent might have more for your specific area.-- This is a BIGGIE.

There's an upcoming virtual project walkthrough that might be helpful:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1165366-virt...Are there any specific areas of the city that you are looking at purchasing?

And if I ever add one to my home I’m going to point to this post as to why I deducted it as a real estate investing expense.

Hey @Luc Langlois - Welcome to BiggerPockets and more specifically the Chicago real estate community.You're already doing all the right things....educating, networking, and getting ready to take action. 

Specifically getting in touch with the homeowner. 

I understand what you mean generally, but perhaps you could give a specific example?

First learn what this is, and then develop it, with specific financial steps, with each step a prerequisite for the next, just like developing a college curriculum.All three must work together...at all times.