It's not a problem, just something you need to plan for.Do your research on any areas that you plan target. 

If that's the case, then make Phoenix and the surrounding areas your target for now.

I know you said it was on the smaller end, so I'd say north of an 8% cash-on-cash is a good target (without knowing more info about your investment). 

I am going thru a divorce and will end up with a chunk of change. I have heard that real estate investing is a good thing to do. My goals are to buy at the low end several properties and have them rented out and manag...

Just be careful what you post because you could be targeted by someone just looking to sue for fair housing violations.

@Mitchell RiggsTo best answer your question about suggestions on making investing in Chicagoland lucrative, I would suggest take what you have learned from the podcasts and develop your target ROI.

Network, build a team, visit your target cities, etc.

My target market is families with young children who require homes with 3 bed, 2 baths, and 2 garages.I quickly realised that it is very difficult to find cashflow properties in Cape Town. 

My target areas are Atlanta, Las Vegas, Houston, Austin, And Orlando.

My strategy is to focus on strong school districts to use as an anchor for areas I'm looking to target.