If anyone is in the Plainfield or Western Suburbs area that wants to talk REI over lunch one day let me know. I don't think I'm networking enough with like minded people. I find myself talking to friends and family ab...

Hello, My name is Ryan I am new to BP. Nice to meet you all! When I moved to Chicago 4 years ago I began to develop a great interest in real estate, and has since become a bit of a passion. Joining BP is one of my fir...

Hi there,I am interested in pursuing auction properties in Chicago, but I understand the competition is steep.  Has anyone successfully purchased a property at auction and have any tips/advice?  I am trying to underst...

I'm investing in single family homes on the South Side of Chicago and South Suburbs. 

Hello, my name is Dave Danforth and I live on the northwest side of Chicago in a suburb called Elk Grove Village. I come from a sales background and moved back to the Midwest from Florida in mid-2010. I would like to ...

Any local investors looking for a reliable contractor ?currently doing fix and flips and some commercial work however I'm really trying to get my hands into REI and developing.

Hey all! I'm new to the forum - live in a suburb of Chicago.I'm looking to get into investing, but wanted advice.I've heard from others that now is a bad time to start investing, and most investors are selling off the...

HELLO BP,My name is Ajani and I am just starting out in my Real Estate Investing career and soaking in as much information and resources as I can.  I am analyzing potential properties through the BP analytical tools a...

Hi everyone, I'm in Chicago driving for dollars looking for wholesale deals but I'm all over the place. How can I figure out what areas to target? What areas are most investors interested in?

Hi,I’ve found a very nice offer to buy a house close to Michigan Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana. Anybody knows if it’s nice place for living? I was trying to find more information but it looks like people prefer to liv...