New to investing I would like some networking and advices :)

[Nassim Ioussaghane]

Hello everyone,  New to investing looking to buy a single family home with Cash . in Chicago land area . 
Is it possible to get a good deal since paying cash ? I am looking  in REOs ! not sure where to find or look for a good deal 
Is it better to invest in single family houses or Apartments ? 
Thanks 
Nas  

[Nassim Ioussaghane]

Paul De Luca  

Thanks for replying  , Locations I am looking for are :  

Des Plaines , Skokie , Park Ridge , Niles , Mount Prospect , Rosemont , Wood Dale ,
Arlington Heights , Palatine , Schaumburg . 
No ugly houses , No HOA ....