I am looking at a property in Chapman Heights.  

But some things to keep in mind are:(1) Buy right - no matter if you're in Logan Heights or Rancho Santa Fe, you want to make sure you are purchasing a deal at a discount if the purchase if for an investment property. (2) Chat with an appraiser - these guys (and girls) are perhaps the most under utilized people in the area.

Hello Chris, Im a 100% newbie too in Fairview Heights, Welcome!!!

*stairs 21 steps: *Tile (about 150 sq ft) *2 bathrooms: (tile goes 4 feet up wall to counter height) *1 laundry room: *New baseboards installed*Carpet and existing flooring ripped out Is this is a good price? 

Figuring 6.25% on 10% down (30yr fixed); the monthly payment is $637:$1000 - Rent($331) - HOA fees($75) - management($205) - tax($637) - mtgNET: ($248)At the height of the market, other units in the building were going for $200,000.

Go into the local grocery store and if you are scared to get out of your car and go shopping then you know you'll be scared to pick up rents or meet the repair man there etc, you dont want that hassle.Chances are if it has not shown any signs of improving it might take longer than you thought. ie: I bought in Silverlake before it was cool, I bought in Eagle rock before starbucks moved in, then Highland Park before starbucks moved in, I bought in Lincoln Heights and that took another 10 years, but it turned.

@Christopher Leo I have a 3-family listed in the Heights that could be a good fit for you.

While out here I rented out a 3 bedroom house that's part of my duplex in Boyle Heights last month.

I typically buy the cheapy plastic blinds from home-depot that come in fixed widths but you adjust them yourself for the proper height.

I am a local contractor in arlington heights I can meet up with you and answer alot of your questions and turn you on to wholesalers to find properties