For example, if you point out the proximity a the Jewish Community Center you could be accused of "steering" aka subtly guiding people who are not Jewish from wanting to live there.

Here is a hint - it's the politics.

If anyone stumbles upon some experience regarding direct mailings or other "undercover strategies", I'd really appreciate any hints.

HINT: if you see an asking price listed someplace that is even higher than what you see on zillow.com, you know it's overpriced.

If the market is anything like MN or Vegas, get an offer accepted before there’s even a hint of lower rates or you’re going to be paying more prices are already rising here.

So keep this in mind when you don't see floks of investor volunteering their best contacts they spent years and thousands to find.Here are a few tips on how to find contractors in Milwaukee:- Facebook has a lot of contractor groups and also your friends may know someone- keep your eyes open when at Mendards or Home Depot- you find professional trades in new subdivisions: builders don't pay that much and expect top quality- you can also check at places like Zuern or Bliffert (contractor supply)- when you drive around keep your eyes out for work trucks with names and phone numbers- ask contractors, they know each other (and who needs more work)- places like Sherwin Williams, Ace Hardware etc also have buisness cards on display (hint: don't look in Whitefish Bay or Brookfield if you want a reasonably priced contractor)If you find a good one, treat them well, pay them fast and make their life easy.

*Hints*e-book *Ken McElroy "The advanced guide to real estate investing"quotes:*residents prefer the 1:st floor over the 2:nd floor*Multi Family apartments buildings*150 unit complex ( in my mind, I see a big building with like 10 floors that got 15 apartments on each floor ) but that's not a "FAMILY APARTMENT?"

I am looking at purchasing my first STR but would like some helpful hints......I have a full time W2 career that pays very well. 

Please give us poor, foolish northerners a helpful hint and provide JUST ONE location that you can achieve this...

The fact that you're asking hints that you may not have the confidence to KNOW that your rental is going to kick out cash.