Chicago, IL

Real Estate Field Services in Chicago, IL

REI Runner pairs real estate investors with vetted local runners across Chicago for property preservation and on-demand field tasks — drive-bys, vacancy checks, walkthrough videos, lockbox installs, and contractor meetups. Cook County and the collar counties — recurring out-of-state investor activity on drive-bys and walkthroughs. Funds are escrowed and release only when you approve the geotagged deliverable.

Tasks runners deliver in Chicago

Drive-by reports

Exterior photos and curbside condition notes — usually same-day in active markets.

Property photo sets & walkthrough video

20+ geotagged photos or full narrated walkthrough video for remote underwriting.

Vacancy & occupancy checks

On-site verification with photo proof — vacant, occupied, or abandoned.

Lockbox installs & contractor meetups

Placed and photographed, code delivered. Boots on-site to meet a contractor or inspector.

Investing in Chicago?

Post a property task and get a vetted local runner on-site. Funds release when you approve the work.

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Live in Chicago?

Earn per task completing local property preservation jobs near you. Apply to become an REI Runner field contractor.

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