War zones 2% but a whole new set of issues.I LOVE blue collar neighboorhoods for rentals. 

Paul Timmins thanks for the beginner's blue print.

My mom @Rhonda Blue Self Manages her 5 cabins and we partnered on her sixth, my first! 

Its in your best interest to review every aspect of services offered on BP from the blogs, podcasts, the forums and don't forget the blue bar atop the screen.

White collar or blue collar, doesn't matter. 

I like it, rents are solid meet 50% rule, good blue collar work force (C+ to B-) it's a cash flow market rather than an appreciation. 

Illinois, like virtually all deep blue mid-west states, is shedding population, thus you have lower home values relative to cash flow.Two specific factors to consider are if you want to be an active landlord and learn more about real estate by doing? 

Thanks, @Zana Blue.  

It will turn blue, like your name did in this post.When someone writes something you like, you can give them a vote for appreciation.Good luck & remember*DFTBA*Don't Forget To Be Awesome 

I'm guessed by this is a blue rust belt state special