Even something as simple as a lot to park all the semi trucks hauling dirt is in high demand.  

I see 'Private' and 'Semi-Private' bedrooms for rent with the price spread somewhere around $5k/$4k, respectively.

If you must be in a market like Naperville I think you may get a better bang for your buck finding a semi distressed SFH that could act as a live in flip. 

I would also make sure the tenant was referred to the section of my lease that states: “…Any additions, improvements, or alterations to the Premises made by the tenant of a permanent or semi-permanent basis become the property of the Landlord.

Investment Info:

Other buy & hold investment in Oxnard.

Purchase price: $301,000

Cash invested: $35,000

I purchased this condo and lived there for a year. My commute went from walking distance to...

its tax benefits.. the forced savings through mortgage pay down .. also being their own boss ( don't have to listen to a landlord and follow their rules) most homes that are sold FHA  just for the record  the Seller will almost 90% of the time have to give credits to the buyer for closing costs.. and there are down payment assistance programs.. and if your in semi rural area there is USDA 100% financing.  

We live in the northern metro suburbs so we would want to keep the property semi close (within an hour) to us as I’d like to manage it ourselves, to start at least.I have been watching the public markets for some time now to get a gauge on what type of properties are listing for and also selling for.

Then when you scale up to 100 units, the work is actually LESS because a 100-unit apartment complex can afford a full time property manager and a semi-full time maintenance manager. 90% of the drama is gone and all you do is manage the property manager and ensure you increase its value through smart capex.

I’m investing in the Midwest and buying semi turnkey type properties through a local realtor.

I’m in Haddon Heights doing a semi-flip.