Multi-Unit Investment 2-4

[Naomi Beach]

Hello! My husband and I are looking to purchase our first investment property. We are not from IL but I am currently stationed here with the military. I wanted to know where good areas are to invest with a steady cash flow. We really want a 3-4 unit but if the price is right and the cash flow is right we would settle for a 2 unit. We have also considered getting something we can fix up on our own but is still livable. Any feedback or recommendations would greatly be appreciated. We have two small children so a safer neighborhood or an up and coming place would be ideal.