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
Exterior photos and curbside condition notes — usually same-day in active markets.
20+ geotagged photos or full narrated walkthrough video for remote underwriting.
On-site verification with photo proof — vacant, occupied, or abandoned.
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.
Post a taskLive in Chicago?
Earn per task completing local property preservation jobs near you. Apply to become an REI Runner field contractor.
Apply as a runner