Real Estate Investors In Northwest Indiana

[Kyle B.]

I recently decided to focus on this area after talking with a family friend who actively invests in this area (primarily acquires SFRs, rehabs them, and then rents them out). This person is willing to help out/partner on deals I come across, hence my decision to focus on this area (plus the fact that my wife is from here).

I was interested in hearing from other BP members who are active investors in this area. How are people coming across deals in this area (bandit signs, direct mailings, foreclosures, etc.)? Are there any specific areas within NW IN that are seeing a lot of investor purchases? Are investors holding properties as rentals or rehabbing to sell at retail (assuming there is a mix, but is it weighted in a particular direction in this area)? How does Lake County, IN compare to Will County (IL) and south Cook County?

Hopefully some of these questions can spark a good discussion.

Thanks,

Kyle