I actually have two south side chicago properties right in that pocket of Greater Grand Crossing.The key here, more than anywhere else, is proper tenant screening and property management. 

I only know a few local realtors/ property managers I’m going to meet with them this week to ask more questions. 

Here you are basically hitting it without needing to manage a property in another location.

My top recommendation is to begin by contacting property management companies in each target area.

Quote from @Josh Otero: Hi BP community, I know you've got some crazy tenant stories and I want to hear it.I'll go first:1) I was managing a 5 story apartment building and a dog fell off the 4th floor balcony because of the owner not paying attention.

The paid off student rental plus the 2nd student rental helps pays off the mortage for 2nd student rentals and living expenses for me and my wife. the duplex was  cash flowing approx  $300 month with the old tenants We manage everything ourselves with some help from our family. 

I have a team that manages our ads getting $15-20 leads nationwide wondering if AI is beating that.

A bit concerning if the market takes a turn but overall and overtime we will be in a good postion.PS - Since 2003, Dean & DeWitt Property Management has helped investors buy, sell, and manage investment properties in the St.

Then pay them a fee for finding the deal and pay them 8-10% of rents to manage the rental(s).

I am also planning on using a property manager as I have an 8 - 5 full time job.