We are considering LBI (risky though given any storm damage/insurance) and are also considering Grand Cascades/crystal springs.

Unfortunately, there is no crystal ball, but only patterns and trends that we as investors watch and predict :)

I am compiling a list to see who I want to work with.DETAILS:I'm looking in the territory from: NORTH to Vernon Hills/ Mundelein, WEST to Crystal Lake, SOUTH to Bloomingdale/Naperville, EAST to DesPlain.CRITERIA: Single family home, condo, duplex (exception), townhomeMin Purchase: 80k Max Purchase, 250KMax Repair: 40KMin Profit: 20KThanks to all!

@Crystal Francis welcome to biggerpockets.

I know that's crystal ball-ish but just based on what you are seeing boots on the ground.

In the previous doom and gloom thread, I stated in easy to understand terms that I had no crystal ball to see the future-just what I'm doing.

Active projects in; Maywood, Aurora, Zion, Libertyville, Crystal lake in IL Active Projects in; Crown point, Hobart, Merrillville, Griffith in IN Completed homes that are listed in Maywood, McHenry, Northlake, in IL Completed homes that are listed in Merrillville, Hammond in IN Starting on homes in Portage, IN and Michigan city, IN 

@Robert Regis Unfortunately I don't have a crystal ball but I did see an awesome presentation from fellow BP'er Neal Bawa a few weekends ago about that very topic.

@Crystal Kaczkowski Hi Crystal.

My wife and I are currently under contract on a couple houses side by side in Crystal River Florida. one will be our primary and one will be a rental.