Hard to tell where the chips might fall. 

@Cody MartinI use Southern Oak.

Latest is pretty dark oak, I didn't like their Hickory as much. 

That said, the initial investment might be higher, and managing an older property here could come with its own set of chalenges.Subs: Naperville, Glenview, and Oak ParkOn the other hand, suburbs like Naperville, Glenview, and Oak Park offer a different kind of stability.

Royal Oak, Ann Arbour).

Perfect example Oregon ( Hillsboro tech Hud) got a massive amount of Chips Federal Grants as Chips are seen as a National need ( dont want to rely on Taiwan)  Intel is largest employer in state . the city of Hillsboro identified 1700 acres to bring in to ensure future high Tech growth ( got to have the land)  the no growthers and farmers and newspapers scream we cant have sprawl U cant do this.. we have plenty of land already in the Urban Growth areas.. while thats true very few parcels are over 40 acres in size.

The properties on Bluff Road (The Retreat, University Oaks, etc) are probably going to be in trouble once more properties are built closer to Five Points and campus.Agree/disagree @Andrew R.

@Stephen Stone I have a property in Oak Cliff that I am beginning a rehab for rental on and another one that is pretty rough and has been vacant for a while that I am about to start at the same time.  

This way you get the more durable finish on the doors, so they don't chip as easy but you save money by not replacing all boxes too.Counters: granite comes in all shapes and sizes.  

I personally have not done any deals there, but I know that rentals are strong in that area around Oak Lawn, Alsip, etc.