It'll take time but can really pay off if you stick with it.I'm in Los Angeles and I've investing in TN and GA in the past, and currently investing in SE Wisconsin (your area).Let's connect and discuss the market.

I used $80k to pay off personal debts and $50k to remodel it by myself with my two hands.

It shouldn’t take more than five minutes to do an initial underwriting.

I would keep the deposit unless I am able to rebook the dates and then I would only make her pay the difference for any unbooked nights. 

Being out three months of rent plus $1,500, I'd be better off handing back their SD and forgiving the month of rent they couldn't pay.  

You could also sell it to rent to own, take a downpayment from it, and keep title open until the pay their part and re-assume title if they cannot convert.

Sometimes hard to find this happy medium in rate sheets, though.Another consideration would be taxes - points are typically treated as interest, so if your tax obligations are high this year vs being higher in the future, then this could also impact buying down now vs paying a little more in interest in future years. 

The neighborhood has been flourishing, making this incident highly unusual.What initially drew me to the property was the potential for high rent and strong cash flow.

This simple act of understanding can make or break the deal.Patience Pays: Results-driven but people-focused.

He is the one that initially introduced me to Lee.Have a great day!