Sauk Village vs Chicago Heights vs Dolton

[David Green]

I was hoping a couple Chicago Investors share would please share their experiences with investing in Sauk Village, Chicago Heights, and Dolton?  I am pretty close to pulling the trigger on a couple deals and it would be great to hear from more people who has done business in these areas.  

One reason I ask is I got a weird vibe while screening a PM last week when I asked him about the area.  Long story short, he got very defensive, was short with me, and said he can say anything due to fair housing laws.  I googled fair housing, and I guess that is fair, but it didn't explain his attitude.  He basically told me I had to purchase a place, then have him come out and meet him at the property before he would "consider" managing it.  I can understand not wanting to take any place, but when I mentioned I had specific addresses and was willing to chat about his minimum criteria he said I was putting him on the spot and he pretty much ended the conversation.  That attitude makes me wonder if I am missing something about the area (Sauk Village).  

Is it going to be a big problem finding someone to manage places in these areas (if my initial PM does not work out)?

Thanks for the help and advice! 

[Jerry Stanford]

The areas are a little rough. Tenants may not be sunshine and sparkles.