Forbidden is strong definitive word. 

@Joel Lebovits Canton is still a good rental market with strong rents.

If you have time to secure this loan through a bank, I would strongly consider it. 

Initially after management fees, repairs and PMI i was losing about $250 per month.

Happy to talk further on the area (we are large enough to offer options to focus on student rentals/UW Madison campus, and anything from Class C to A locations or suburban/surrounding communities) but to help you consider broad initial search, you could start by deciding how important cash flow is. 

Full Occupancy: The property achieved full occupancy within three weeks of listing, with strong tenant demand.High Cash Flow: The property generates $5,570/month in gross revenue and approximately $4,690/month in net profit after operating costs.Effective Use of 1031 Exchange: $300k of the total $420k investment was offset by the 1031 exchange, minimizing out-of-pocket expenses.Long-Term Stability: Designed for durability and versatility, the property is expected to cash flow for decadesLessons learned?

We’ve provided a toothbrush. 3 years later and it’s still going strong! 

I frequent the MKE events.Leverage Your Skills: Highlight your project management expertise and strong contractor relationships when negotiating deals.

As consecutive Mac Conway Award Winners for Excellence recipients, Montgomery is well positioned through their "Imagine a Greater Montgomery" initiative to re-shape the city vision.

It sounds like you're off to a strong start with your real estate journey.