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!

But you knew the local landfill/trash incineration company had been given the ok to build a massive facility in 3 years.

Happy to connect and provide you with a list of the local meet ups. my cell and email are below! 

The PM will also fix things when needed, using local handymen or contractors, and collect the rent for you.

Unique neighborhood and product within local market.

Try talking to local banks who want to do business with you.

I strongly recommend getting involved with your local REI meetup groups so you can work out your pitch with help from other landlords.I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way without tone or facial expressions behind it. 

For context, I'm based in the SF Bay Area in CA and looking into buying my first OOS rental after house hacking locally for 10 years.

Call some local HVAC/Mechanical companies and ask what the average cost would be for this upgrade! 

Local Real Estate Investor Associations (REIA's) also are a great place to network and find a mentor or someone to walk you through getting started.