Chicago, IL · Member since 2017 · 39 posts · 33 votes
It seems harder and harder to find great deals but they are still out there. I was able to get a 4 unit under contract that a gut rehab was done on about 7-8 years ago. Its a foreclosure but the building is in great overall condition. Purchase price is $55k and needs around $25k in repairs. Each unit is 2 bedrooms 1 bath but the units are so large that we can get 2 more bedrooms in each unit. I will easily get $1200 in rent per unit/month for a total of $4800 month. I jumped all over this when I saw it and offered full price to get it under contract even though there were no offers on it. Usually I don't give asking price but I haven't seen a deal like this in while.
There are some great deals out there but it depends on your scope of area. If your just staying local then yes, it will be difficult at times BUT if that's what works for certain investors then it's fine too. Just involves some patience. Try to hook up with your local REI club.