So far, my research shows a good mix of demographics, population, incomes, AND the crime stats seem pretty low... lower than the national average.Anyone investing in Appleton, WI and willing to share your thoughts/experience?   

So those were all on my Fico.. my Bank loans from my commercial banks dont show up IE: development loans  vertical construction loans..

This caused a lot of developers to leave the city and has caused headaches for landlords.

You'd be better off building a solid emergency fund and developing relationships with reliable local GCs.

What kind of funding can I acquire to develop this property?

Developing a strong network of individuals who care about bettering themselves, their family, their communities and especially helping out anyone who wants to make more of themselves.

Philadelphia has implemented various forms legislation over the years between abatements, land banks and density bonuses geared towards promoting development in areas that suffered from disinvestment and housing affordability challenges with some legislation having been more effective than others. 

I did this with about 4 developments in PDX market and that was 2005.

As your base level of knowledge grows, you will start to develop a clearer picture on the things you want to do, and where you skill sets lie, which can narrow down who you may want for partner.  

Beyond just solid rent-to-price ratios, there’s a lot going on: the city’s undergoing revitalization, the population is growing again, and there's real potential for appreciation if you’re buying in the right spots.