Your financial background is a huge asset, and it’s great that you’re starting locally in Milwaukee while keeping an eye on future expansion.If you’re looking to connect with like-minded investors, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin is a fantastic resource for networking with rental portfolio owners, accessing legal resources, and finding contractors. https://www.aasew.org/For mentors, funding sources, and flippers, the Milwaukee REIA is another great group to explore. https://www.milwaukeereia.com/I’m a member of both and find unique value in each—maybe we’ll cross paths at a future meeting!

Truckee has some tight STR laws and if you're in that game I'd stay.  

Also does your locality allow you to work on investment properties?

I'm not an SME on immigration law, but I know that you can get burned pretty badly if you run afoul of OFAC and AML stuff. 

I did get my GC license which in Oregon is all law so it was simple test for me. so now here we sit 500 or so spec / pre solds later and well its been a wild ride..

In this case, get familiar with NYS landlord/tenant law or find someone who is. 

Most people that have a hard time finding PCF are looking in local areas, because it's local...or more or less local.

Talk to your local building department for the codes they follow and requirement(s).

Condos have many many owners and the HOA and management has to abide by the laws enacted by its owners.   

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.