You can quickly see why looking at this graph - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/buying-vs-renting-house-in-...You can see how in 2015 the average mortgage was cheaper than the average rent, so it was easier to make the math work with light value add and just buying single family homes.

I might suggest you connect with @Chelsea DiLuzio as she recently moved to Milwaukee and is originally from the PNW.

This is very common, and highly successful.

Quote from @Makani Donaldson: It is simple, but not easy.Network with other investors.

When did this happen?

This project highlights how purchasing from motivated sellers, making strategic renovations, and selling to retail buyers can lead to successful outcomes.

Research market rents, carefully calculate expenses, and ensure you have a solid lease agreement.

And this LLC could be disregarded. 

Quote from @Alon Saar: Hey everybody!

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.