The important part of investing is the calculations of a deal, having capital, and a W2 job that will help you get loans.

When choosing a location, focus on markets with job growth, population increases, and a diverse economy.

Get excavator and a surveyor on speed dial. 10.

I also invested in improvements: new roof, water heaters, other major appliances, and a kitchen renovation.Now, my situation has completely shifted.

You are looking for a way out right now, not a way of life and a complement to your day job.

I have talk to 4 insurance brokers, and directly to many companies such as allstate, steadily, safeco, liberty, american summit, american family, and a few other, but am basically out of options.

@Philip JonesYes, it can be a source of frustration and a complete time suck but you may find a deal.  

So I am looking for a change and a friend recommended Appleton, Wisconsin.

I've just placed an add on Nextdoor and a few have already reached out to me.

It was appreciating pretty rapidly for a while and a lot of flippers moved in.