SFH in North Lawndale of Chicago

SFH in North Lawndale of Chicago

Investor · Melrose Park, IL · Member since 2015 · 77 posts · 24 votes

I found a SFH in the North Lawndale area of Chicago. 51K. $1450/month Section 8 tenant in place. New Siding, windows, Furnace, home in generally good condition. Neighborhood C-D? What do Chicago investors think? Is North Lawndale up and coming? I am a newbie investor, so I'm looking for cash flow and this would seem to have it.

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Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 469 posts · 81 votes
10y

IMO...North Lawndale is similar to the south side of Chicago.  There are developments and construction areas but it's still spotty. Because of the expansion of UIC and the renovation of Taylor St and the addition to Rush Hospital it has changed the landscape.  With it already having a tenant in place, it MAY be a good deal.  My mind goes to how long has the tenant been there and are they considering staying as that will be a factor for your consideration of cash flow.  

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  • Residential Real Estate Broker · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Member since 2016 · 45 posts · 8 votes
    10y

    Here is some general information about North Lawndale that I could find. Though I would like to hear what others think.

    http://crime.chicagotribune.com/chicago/community/...

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 469 posts · 81 votes
    10y

    IMO...North Lawndale is similar to the south side of Chicago.  There are developments and construction areas but it's still spotty. Because of the expansion of UIC and the renovation of Taylor St and the addition to Rush Hospital it has changed the landscape.  With it already having a tenant in place, it MAY be a good deal.  My mind goes to how long has the tenant been there and are they considering staying as that will be a factor for your consideration of cash flow.  

  • Specialist · Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 870 posts · 345 votes
    10y

    @James Bitakis, did you get it?  I'm astonished one can get $1,400 in north lawndale.  That is sweet money. 

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2019 · 22 posts · 12 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @James Bitakis:

    I found a SFH in the North Lawndale area of Chicago. 51K. $1450/month Section 8 tenant in place. New Siding, windows, Furnace, home in generally good condition. Neighborhood C-D? What do Chicago investors think? Is North Lawndale up and coming? I am a newbie investor, so I'm looking for cash flow and this would seem to have it.

    Hey James, did you end up getting that SFH? If so how has it been going for you? Looking into a property in N. Lawndale and wanted to know your past experience in that neighborhood.

  • Investor · Melrose Park, IL · Member since 2015 · 77 posts · 24 votes
    7y

    No I did not buy it.  I was too nervous about buying in that neighborhood.  

  • Member since 2020 · 240 posts · 104 votes
    6y

    @Mart B. I bought a MF, and I ahd to invest a bit, but overall, I am happy and do see a future for it, at least East of Kedzie, South of Ogden. 

  • Member since 2020 · 240 posts · 104 votes
    6y

    @Mart B. I bought a MF, and I ahd to invest a bit, but overall, I am happy and do see a future for it, at least East of Kedzie, South of Ogden. 

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