There are plenty of solid opportunities close to home in Illinois, and Waukegan has traditionally been a decent spot to pick up C class rentals.

Agreed with you on the singles being more plentiful for sure.TO ALL: Do you find that the MFH prices are more "realistic" to their CoC returns as they are tied to their possible investment and no necessarily a house one traditionally buys as a place to live?

Also, traditional non conforming loans are typically fairly inexpensive as well.

When the tenant is ready to purchase, do they get their financing from a traditional bank? 

Is there a difference in closing costs between traditional and commercial loans?

All depends on the seller, if it’s a traditional MLS sale then offer first.

@Chris Bingham A lot of sellers will share documents through the Paperstac platform, if you ask, before you make an offer.

It is foreclosed and held by the VA so they're accepting cash or traditional loans, unfortunately no Vendee financing is available given the current market.

I bought traditional MLS properties, REOs, and from the county courthouse auction during the very bottom of the market.

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