Dense inner-ring suburb directly west of the city, with bungalow stock and consistent rental demand.
Housing stock: Chicago-style brick bungalows, two-flats and small multifamily, mostly 1920s to 1950s.
Strategies that fit: Fix and flip, Buy and hold.
Worth knowing: Cicero has its own inspection and rental licensing requirements separate from Chicago's. Confirm what applies before you plan a scope.
Cook County suburb in Cook County, Illinois.