Yes the growth may not be as much as Madison but the investor money is also less.

While I don't know if the locations are "up and coming", there is an appreciation play if the growth of University City extends to those areas in the next 10+ years. 

Just expect the growth to be exponential, and to come at the tail end, not linear.

It was immensely helpful for me to start my first BRRRR.

The high property taxes , negative population growth all had me rule out Illinois as a potential place to buy an SFH as a rental property.But due to the slow pace and difficulties that comes with finding the right SFH investment in another state, I am having a rethink.

So to add insult to injury you pay a tax plus can't grow the money for 6 months.When it comes to 1031 you must have a crystal clear vision and move to execute the plan in a timely manner.

The primary spots are within 1.5 miles of campus and the other hot growth market right now is downtown Bryan.

All four of those, in my opinion, have strong market fundamentals (growth trends especially, looking at things like population, jobs, industry, etc.) and I know of a good turnkey provider in all four of those.

Here's to everyone's ongoing growth and success! 

However, I've only had to place a few ads, as my screening process has led to good long term tenants.Buffalo, including the east side, is seeing a lot of growth.