@Mike Levene cost to build per square foot is $200-$300 depending on finishes.So, you can start with that.

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!

With that said, it's best to START it like you're going to outsource everything, so it will be easier once you decide to make that transition.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

My initial investment there started off a bit rocky.

I don’t want to just cut cost though I want to understand what I’m doing and be super hands on.

As a PRO member, I purchased this 8-week Momentum package two weeks ago and am still waiting for the Zoom Meeting information, as it starts tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.

I've been looking at some properties and before I get started, I wanted to know does anyone have any reputable General Contractor/Contractor along with property manager in Columbus, GA because I haven't had much of luck in that department yet?

I don’t know anything first hand about the market, but I looked it up on Airdna.  

If the floating rate debt starts costing too much and there is no capital to replace a rate cap, reserves run out.