Has anyone invested in South Bend?

[Kyle Wilkins]

I know that South Bend is a bit outside of the Chicago area and there may be a better forum for this, but hasn’t anyone explored this area?

As I’m getting my finances in line and trying to learn as much as I can I thought that South Bend would be a great place to invest. Living in Chicago, South Bend is driveable and there are several universities in the city that would bring a constant need for renters. Has anyone explored this?

[Joel Florek]

Originally posted by @Kyle Wilkins:

I know that South Bend is a bit outside of the Chicago area and there may be a better forum for this, but hasn’t anyone explored this area?

As I’m getting my finances in line and trying to learn as much as I can I thought that South Bend would be a great place to invest. Living in Chicago, South Bend is driveable and there are several universities in the city that would bring a constant need for renters. Has anyone explored this?

 There have been some good forums on this subject. Search South Bend IN and hopefully, you can quickly find them. 

I've got 8 units on the south end of town near the fairgrounds. Downtown is seeing a great resurgence and overall I have been really happy with the market. Would love to buy more but not much inventory for multifamily in the 8 to 20 range that comes on the market. 

@John Warren is another Chicago guy that invests in the South Bend. I am sure he can let you know his experience in the differences of investing in Chicago vs. South Bend and how his preferences have shifted.