Often, those advantages are boots on the ground and market knowledge, which are the two things you have/are working on.I think, in general, you will find all those central Illinois areas provide decent cash flow with low appreciation - generally speaking. 

I also offer boots-on-the-ground services to others who need a local team member.

Mainly my realtor as my boots on the ground checking the job done by the contractor, and my contractor who was doing the work.

You need to build a competent team on the ground who know how to work with the tenants in the area. 

bump this up to 4 units no reason to only build 2. you could go vertical on top of this 2 more. switch to asphalt. save every penny you can where you can. we build triplexes in columbus ohio ground up and similar structure. mostly urban core where the numbers are the best 

No more digging out your mailbox and snow on the ground for months on end..

I do love them, they've given me a life that not a lot of others have, and I'm truly grateful for them.

Gratefully,Hilary

There's a reason folks are fleeing the west and northeast states for more fertile ground in Texas.

Hi all,I'm doing boots on the ground research in MO for multifamily (2-4 units).