Chicago/Suburbs, Naperville, Aurora, Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee??

[Kristi Wolfe]

Where is good to buy, renovate & hold a 2-4 unit building?  I'd consider anything within about an hour drive of Palatine IL (or 1-1/2 hours in the case of Milwaukee if it's a really great deal)  There doesn't seem to be much in my area (prices are pretty high here - would love to keep it under $100K/$140K all in.

Areas I might consider:

Milwaukee (which neighborhoods are up & coming?)

Kenosha WI

Racine WI

Aurora IL

Elgin IL

Chicago (which neighborhoods are up & coming?)

I'd appreciate any input from anyone familiar with any of these areas, positive or negative!