First Time Investor Moving to Joliet IL

[Jake S.]

I just found out that I will be moving to Joliet IL this August.  I am looking to purchase my first investment property within several months.  I plan on purchasing a 3 to 4 bedroom single family that I can live in, fix up, and sell after a year or two.  I was also hoping to rent 1 or 2 of the bedrooms while living there.

I would appreciate any advice on location (prefer within 20 minutes of Joliet) or other useful information that may help.

[Rick H.]

Unlike most suburbs (which tend to be fairly uniform and homogeneous), Joliet is a real city.  Like Chicago, there are good and bad areas.   Thus it is very important to understand the different neighborhoods before you start investing.  Good luck!