Right now, I’m in full research and networking mode—learning about Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, connecting with local investors, and exploring my first investment.

You can work with a local credit union that does HELOCs, Home Equity Lines of Credit or Loans, on investment property.

Wrapping 3 properties into one blanket loan shouldn't be a problem, save these are sitting on any sizeable acreage.You might get lucky and find a unicorn local bank or credit union that would consider that kind of leverage, but I would say overall, those terms are very unrealistic.Cheers!

During our tenure, someone tried unsuccessfully once to drill out the locks on our vending machine and coin changer, but nothing too eventful aside from that.

I wonder if your local MLS provider has a list of MLS_only brokers in their system?

I would connect with a local PM who has connections with the HUD programs so you can get the most accurate information and guidance in your market. 

Please let me know if you need more info to create a clearer picture.Thank you.That is actually a good question to get advice from a local estate attorney on.

Listen to as many podcasts as you can and attend all of your local meetups to connect with other investors.

@Audrey Sommer I prefer investing in my local market (Snohomish County).

You could also explore a jv partnership with a local investor.