The downturn in the real estate market - which started in 2008 - dropped prices to an all-time low. This created new opportunities for all types of investors to enter the market; however, first-time investors are often challenged by their lack of funding and industry knowledge, while experienced investors must adapt their strategies to fit today’s market conditions. I created this group to meet with investors and entrepreneurs to discuss ways to overcome market challenges and conquer the new rea …

What is Chicagoland Real Estate Connections Club? It is a place where you network with active investors and industry professionals. You find out about local markets and how other investors are making money. You learn about deal-making from A to Z. 2012 has many exciting things in store for the real estate industry. Are you poised to take advantage of all the opportunities before you? Meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month with the occasional exception.  We meet in Oak Brook at th …

There are currently around 5 million homes in foreclosure in the U.S. right now.  It is reasonable to expect that there will be at least 12 million more homes going into foreclosure within the next two years.  Because of these astronomical numbers, many people are scared of investing in real estate.  However, this market creates the ideal situation for real estate investors.  Our philosophy is to respond to market trends, and pick investment strategies that work in today’s market.  Because so ma …

Are YOU ready to "Click 'n Connect"? Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! The purpose of this group is to FIND MONEY & CREATE WEALTH while we explore ways to invest in distressed (foreclosures, pre foreclosures, bankruptcies) and other delinquent properties. Such properties provide excellent returns on initial investment, if carefully selected. Like minded real investors will get together and discuss strategies to invest in such properties. The key to achieving your financial …

… If you want to do make money investing in anything, you need to be properly educated. Are you ready to start receiving "The right education"? The Community Network is the support you need to create a successful real estate portfolio! Just by being a member of the Community, YOU will have exclusive access to real estate investor services, professional contacts, real estate investing opportunities, and best of all - the camaraderie of like-minded real estate investors! Meet fellow NEW RICH Real …

The Chicago Area Real Estate Investors Association (Chicago Area REIA) is an ambitious group of people who invest in real estate located throughout the Chicagoland area. We are a not-for-profit group. We are also members of the National Real Estate Investors Association (National REIA). What this means is that we are supported and surrounded by a much larger group. Whether you're contemplating your first investment, growing with the challenges of the current real estate environment, or are a sea …

… If you want to do make money investing in anything, you need to be properly educated. Are you ready to start receiving "The right education"? The Community Network is the support you need to create a successful real estate portfolio! Just by being a member of the Community, YOU will have exclusive access to real estate investor services, professional contacts, real estate investing opportunities, and best of all - the camaraderie of like-minded real estate investors! Meet fellow NEW RICH Real …

R.E.A.L is a new networking group. We are getting like minded people together to discuss a NEW way to invest in residential and multi-family commercial properties.

No More Cubicle is here to provide support to those who are ready to never need a job again. Almost everyone has been taught to give their lives to a company in return for a paycheck.  Today, there are too many people unemployed and even more under-employed.  Because of this, many people are questioning the education and direction they received in the past. No More Cubicle is here to help W-2's realize that they have a choice. Most people agree that moving from a W-2 paycheck can be scary, but i …

Meet like minded others interested in real estate investing, landlording, business, etc. NIREA has been meeting since 2002 during the week. Right now we meet on the first Saturday 9 AM - 11 AM Check www.northernilrea.net for more info.

Meet fellow Chicago IL Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! Come to a local Chicago IL Real Estate Buying & Investing Meetup to discuss properties on the market, contracts, mortgages and anything else about land and realty. All are welcome!   ============ Chicago-Events Chicago-Business Chicago-Social Chicago-IL-Real-Estate

MarkeTALKS is an event founded and created in October 2008 by Vanessa Moses, @ successful real estate agent that wanted to be the voice of the changing real estate market. Having closed close over $15M in real estate since April 2006, her passion for the business lead to create this so she could share the market knowledge to everyone who wants to listen. This group is meant to get the word out about MarkeTALKS and how YOU can benefit from learning the TRUTH of what to expect when BUYING for t …

Home starts are practically 0, the population is growing at a record pace, foreclosures are rising every day, bank $ is tighter than ever. Come discover the opportunities available to folks like yourself in the midsized Multi-Family Apartment Real Estate and Single Family Real Estate Sectors! Network with others that can see past the news and realize their has never been a better time to start your due diligence! Hope to see you soon!

Come play Robert Kiyosaki's Cashflow 101! We are a group of real estate investors that love to play this game and apply the principles to real life. We welcome beginners and advanced players. The more you play, the richer you become!

(Real Estate, Commodity, Private Equity, Partnerships, Etc.) This meet up is for investors who have an interest in learning about or any have any experience in private investments. Our goal is to educate each other so that, as individuals, we have access to investment options that are similar to large institutions and create wealth. We plan on discussing a variety of topics ranging from real estate, private/early stage companies, private placements, private equity/venture capital funds, Limited …

Each month we meet in Lombard, IL to play Cash Flow 101 and 202 and to discuss investment ideas, financial freedom, and the concept of passive income. Whether you've read all of Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad books or you've never heard of them, this is a great opportunity to network with like-minded people and have fun! P.S. We're not selling anything!