As an aside, when I ended the contract with that firm, they mysteriously had maintenance fees that equaled the amount of money in my holding account (nearly $1500!). 

Example 100/36 months or 3 years roughly equals about a 2.78% average return per month.Now our core plus syndication for NNN is tenants already in with place with leases so that is a different model more long term holds.

Correct, so higher quality asset in Milwaukee is about 400-500k, will that be equal to $250 PPSF ?

Are all Flat fee MLS listing companies created equal?

Contrary to popular belief, this is not set because I believe it will give me a higher return.

Generally stay away from 3 bedrooms unless they have equal size.

Otherwise, if she is buying something in the same town, it is equally expensive.

@Zachary Smith, It's possible to simply "deed swap" if the two properties are of exactly equal value. 

"Justice for Renters Act" It will be on the upcoming November ballot and just reinforces my belief that I don't want to be a CA landlord. 

Without knowing what five months of income equals or what you are making, having only five months to replace your W2 salary is a lot of time and could be a monumental task.