I started a new post asking people's thoughts about insurance costs in your local area and specifically costs to rebuild and other challenges:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/1227051-insur...

Highly suggest coming out to some of the local chicago IN-PERSON meetups! 

I have a meetup group that I organize that meets monthly.

Hi everyone,I’m working with a cultural heritage organization and have a background in real estate.

Stay disciplined and avoid rushing into deals without thorough due diligence.Resources for InvestorsIf you’re new to investing in distressed properties or looking to expand your portfolio, consider leveraging resources like:Local Realtors: Realtors specializing in distressed properties can assist in locating off-market deals and navigating complex transactions.Community Forums: Attend a local investor meetup or join online forums for the Phoenix market.Educational Tools: Search out webinars, workshops, or courses on investing in distressed properties.Final ThoughtsThe distressed property market in Phoenix is creating some excellent potential for the right investors willing to go the extra mile necessary to take on strategic risks associated with this category of real estate.

Also checkout what this person built in Chattanooga - seems like a good model for what you're looking to do. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/local-real-estate-developers_...

@Jason Khoury I purchased my current residence, a duplex, from a local non-profit about 5 years ago.

Joined a local investment group and got tons of support How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

If interested, DM me and I can connect you to the organizers so that you are aware of future meetups.

What are out of state investors doing in Cuyahoga County if they don't have a property manager? Where do you find a LOIC? Is property management the only way to make this work?