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Former visitor looking to invest in Peoria IL
So I used to work for a basketball tournament that played in Washington IL every year and so I often visited that town plus Peoria. I have always been fascinated with Peoria, though I’m not sure how investor friendly Illinois is. And now I see it mentioned here and in newsletters as an up and coming place.
I’m a huge fan of industrial neighborhoods and buildings and it has a cool little district.
I have two interests.
One is a mixed use building in the core or downtown, but as a remote investor, concerned about lengthy vacancies.
The second is a long term play. A small house or duplex for my grandson, a set it and forget it type of investment. I won’t be touching the cash flow for many years, just looking for rent stability and some growth.
Any thoughts or advice?
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Hello hello @Allen Berrebbi! If you are a fan of Perioa Illinois you should connect with @Brad Stegall he's a big investor in the area and has a large meetup there.
I say invest for your Grandson! You can probably also teach him about real estate which would be invaluable.