We put about $15,000 into it to fix what the seller's had not fixed... new bathroom, refinished the wood floors. 

Removed the rotten wood deck and had a concrete patio poured as well as re-poured the driveway and front path.

My mom grew up in Hammond and I live on the Cook/Lake (but the Illinois Lake County) border.Hey Howard, that's funny I was just inyour neck of he woods looking at a place.

Many investors like the floating " Click lock" wood plank looks.

I have a friend who purchased a triplex with the intention of doing what you're doing...it's been a year and the tenant has not yet moved out and there is no end in sight.

(Plus chemicals doesn't easy get behind an outlet face plate or down in a groove in the wood floors where they may hide)- I don't worry about it at all because it's outside of my control. 

Shea Woods is one of my Property Managers in Detroit. 

Hey everyone,I am planning to invest in Milwaukee this upcoming 2 months, Buy and Hold with 85K after all the costs (Duplex or single).I have been checking those neighberhoods:Harambee + wiliamsberg, Silver spring, Licoln Creek, Licoln Park, Thurston Wood, Clark Squere ,Mcgovern, Whal Park, Hampton Heights, Rufus King, Uptown.I am trying to focus on the 3-5 most interesting neighberhoods to move forward and invest at the begining in one and than more..Which do you think are the most relevant for my strategy?

Moises,  I'm actually from Keene, NH area so not too far from your neck of the woods.

Any recommendations regarding company for wood casing windows installation in STL market (need for personal residence)