Invest with Confidence in South Bend’s Real Estate Market

As South Bend’s investment-focused real estate brokerage, we help buyers identify strong rental opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, and move forward with clarity. Whether you’re investing locally or from out of state, we provide honest deal analysis and trusted local insight at every step.

A Proven Process for Buying Investment Property

At St. Joseph Realty Group, we guide investors through the South Bend market with a clear, structured process that reduces uncertainty and risk. By combining local expertise, investor-level analysis, and a streamlined approach, we help you move forward with confidence from strategy to closing.

01 Strategy & Team Alignment

Every successful investment starts with clarity and the right support system. We start by understanding your goals, experience level, budget, and preferred investing strategy. Together, we align expectations, clarify risk tolerance, and identify the local resources you’ll need so every decision moving forward has context and purpose.

02 Deal Sourcing & Investor-Level Analysis

Opportunities are evaluated through an investor lens, not a retail one. We source on-market and off-market properties and help you assess income potential, renovation considerations, disclosures, and risk factors. You receive practical insights backed by data and local market knowledge so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

03 Offers, Execution & Closing Support

From offer to closing, the process stays clear and controlled. We structure competitive offers, negotiate strategically, and coordinate with lenders, title companies, and local vendors to keep everything moving forward. By managing the details, we help reduce friction and keep your investment on track through closing.

How Buyers Find Success With St. Joe Realty

See how buyers build confidence, clarity, and cash flow with investor-focused guidance and local expertise.

I tried working with other agents as an out-of-state investor, but they just didn’t understand my logic and often weren’t comfortable presenting the offers I wanted to make because they didn’t believe they could be accepted. Working with Steve, I finally found someone who understood my logic and not only would present my offers, but actually could help give me additional insight to elevate and improve my offers.

Marcel P.

I picked up my first rental through another company and ended up in a nightmare situation with a bad property manager/rental property. I didn’t know what to do, and I was out of state, so knowing who to trust seemed impossible. I found Steve and his team, and they helped me sell my rental for a profit, and now I’m on the hunt for a better investment property with expert guidance. I am so grateful for their knowledge, experience, and willingness to educate instead of sugar-coating things.

Rebecca B.

Investor Guidance Rooted in Real-World Experience

“We’re committed to giving buyers and investors clear, personalized guidance. That means integrity in our advice, honest analysis, and making sure every client understands the strategy behind their decision.” — Stephen DiJulius, Managing Broker & Owner

As South Bend’s only BiggerPockets-endorsed brokerage, St. Joseph Realty Group is trusted by investors nationwide who want local expertise without the guesswork. Our team understands the realities of rental ownership, rehabs, and long-term holds in the South Bend market. Unlike traditional brokerages, we don’t push deals just to close transactions. We help investors evaluate risk, understand neighborhood dynamics, and decide when a deal makes sense and when it’s better to walk away. Backed by a strong network of local lenders, contractors, and property managers, we support investors from acquisition through execution with clear guidance and no hype.

Steve DiJulius

What Sets St. Joseph Realty Group Apart for Investors

Most brokerages are built to serve retail buyers. We’re built to support real estate investors, especially those investing from out of state. Our team structure, systems, and relationships are intentionally designed to reduce risk, increase clarity, and help you make better decisions with confidence.

Dedicated Investor Relations Support

Investors don’t just get automated MLS alerts. They get a dedicated point of contact focused on understanding their strategy, budget, and goals. Our investor relations role actively searches for opportunities that fit your buy box, surfaces deals you may have missed, answers high-level questions, and helps you move past analysis paralysis with clear, thoughtful guidance.

Out-of-State Investor Property Intelligence

We know most investors can’t tour every property in person. That’s why our operations team walks properties on your behalf, captures detailed photos and video, compiles a comprehensive out-of-state investor report, and provides a 2D floor plan so you can better understand layout and flow before making decisions- without ever stepping foot on the property.

Transaction Management That Protects You

Our administrative team keeps every transaction organized and on track. From inspection timelines to critical deadlines and closing coordination, we make sure nothing slips through the cracks so you can focus on evaluating opportunities instead of managing paperwork or worrying about missed details.

Vetted Off-Market Access Through Trusted Wholesalers

We maintain deep relationships with a trusted network of local wholesalers who regularly bring us off-market opportunities. These relationships are intentionally prioritized and carefully vetted. Before deals ever reach our investors, we review them for pricing, risk, and viability to help protect clients from predatory or poorly underwritten opportunities.

Start Your Investment Journey with a Trusted Local Team

Schedule a short discovery call to discuss your goals, ask questions, and get clear insight into the South Bend investment market before making your next move.