They’re experiencing strong population growth and a real need for new housing.

Investors love Milwaukee because of its affordability, strong rental market, and economic growth.

Factors like population growth, job market, rental demand, price-to-rent ratio, and local economy are crucial.

Still close to the Bay Area but get the benefits of landlord/tenant laws, low property taxes, still high appreciation, job growth, population growth, etc. 

After a journey of growth and knowledge I discovered the wonderful world of real estate and it's ability to transform my future for the better.

Maybe it is more aggressive exit assumptions, aggressive rent growth, under forecasting renovation costs, taking on higher risk debt, etc.  

So knowing this was in the urban growth boundry but most likely a long time from anything happening..

The thing is I want to invest in real estate because it could help me pay off the tuition faster but it’ll slow down my wealth growth.

There's tons of different ways this can go.... if he is someone that doesn't NEED the passive income, I would recommend multi-fam property w/ 25% down in a strong B or better neighborhood where he can at least break even and focus on a market with strong appreciation and rent growth. overtime, his cash flow will increase, and his net worth on paper will grow significantly. 

My current partner isn’t as enthusiastic about sharing the building with a tenant but does see the immense benefit to having rental income to help offset expenses.