Wicker Park/Logan Square House Hack

[Conor M.]

Hi all! My wife and I are considering doing a house hack as our first real estate investment. We both live and work in Chicago and are looking to stay not too far from downtown. I've found some reasonable prices on duplexes in the Wicker Park, Logan Square, Bucktown area that might need a little work done. Seem to be doable w/ FHA and between 3.5-10% down. Does anyone have any experience in these neighborhoods/ideas for better MFH neighborhoods?

Thanks in advance!