Cicero's reputation could be affecting the quality of properties, so branching out to nearby suburbs like Berwyn or Oak Park might open up better opportunities.

To give a little information it’s a duplex, each side is one bed-one bath, completely remodeled in 2016 with new kitchens bathrooms, oak hardwoods.

Then tell them it's a requirement (it is for financing, I doubt it for rentals, but bluff your way through :)If you just want a verification that the applicant works there, you can do that on the phone, get their name, number and position, you can ask: Are they currently employed, their start date, ask if the pay is correct and you can ask if continued employment is expected.

If you want something more on the beige side with a touch of gray, try Edgecomb Gray (BM) and a really nice light neutral (just a touch of color without looking off white) BM Pale Oak.

I’m also a fan of Oak Island, Topsail, and Surf City.

I replaced a driveway for a customer , it was raised up from a neighbors oak tree . came in with a backhoe and stump grinder .

Yes I know forest park is rough, but I have done a new addition with basement dig in Oak Park and they are the worst so if i can handle that I'm sure I'll be able to tackle this one

Also @Drew C Grossman. has some great opportunities in Marion Oaks.

Southern Orchards, Old Oaks, Milo-Grogan, Franklinton, King Lincoln or if you want SFH, Whitehall or even Grove City can easily beat the 1% rule.

Phoenix: In central Phoenix, Defer Gain is partnering with Pacific Oak Capital Advisors to spend $61 million to build the three apartment projects in opportunity zones with rents below the area’s average.Construction recently began on the first project, the 140-unit Imperial Apartments near 20th and Roosevelt streets.