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!

We I purchasedthe property, the previous owners updated the plumbing, adding HAVCand updated the electrical.

I turn the tables on the wholesaler calls.. if i can get past the telemarketer and get to the owner I then explain to the owner how I can fund deals for them..

One was purchased a  few years ago by an out-of-state owner who has decided to sell and has doubled in value.

This is a common misconception but we're an online platform where the owner chooses their own price and selects their own tenants.

If you have a partner and are a minority owner or LP in the deal, you may find something, but that doesnt sound to be the case from your description.

California owners, should we increase our coverage, which should result in higher premiums?  

As a realtor in the Boston area for the last ten years, and successful AirBnB owner up in NH, I’m ready to shift my focus to building a strong cash flowing portfolio.  

The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) could also be a great strategy to recycle your capital.To find deals, try direct mail campaigns targeting absentee owners or distressed properties, or go driving for dollars in neighborhoods with strong rental potential.

Your interest rates are low. 8.5% is around the "market rate" for owner finance buyers right now...30-yr, fully-amortizing2.