Any reccomendations on who can our condo association use?

Compare that to low cap expenses of a new build and any higher rent rate associated with the new build as well as any anticipated higher appreciation and run your numbers over a 5-10 year period.New construction may cost more upfront but may make more sense with an extended timeline.

I aim to refinance the loan under conventional investment terms to avoid the high interest rates associated with hard money loans.With an excellent credit score, securing a loan shouldn't be a challenge.

What is the average cost for purchase, installation, and the associated app?

Homeowners' associations enforce rules regarding property usage. 

Before submitting an offer, contact the Condo association to understand whether the property is non-warrantable (will require Non-QM financing) or warrantable (Approved by Fannie/Freddie) as that will impact the rates and terms you’ll qualify for  Lenders consider all costs when calculating your DSCR so get a head start by asking the association for HOA fees as this can really impact your ratio.

Makes me wonder how much RISK is associated with those high projected terms.. or how small those deals are.

Free attorneys from tenant-support groups are very effective in finding ways to block and delay.PS: for anyone interested in supporting our landlord legislative efforts please join the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin RPAWI.org which is a Milwaukee-based non-profit.Cashflow in Milwaukee is still possible at current interest rates, but you have to be careful to not "buy cashflow" with a huge capex liability that comes with old buildings! 

Hey Sharma, if you know all the risks associated with buying RE and doing section 8 there, then by all means go for it.Lots of people are telling others to "go there" because the inventory is high and people need to get rid of it.As someone else mentioned, before you make any investments, go drive around and make a decision for yourself if you want to invest there.One last piece of advice: Don't just look at the numbers.

@Ryan PetersonJoin the local Real Estate Association.