Get out and meet some other investors at meetups and that will help you curate what some of those ideas would be like in real life, with the input of others who have done it.

Duplexes are a little easier than 3-4 units with FHA since they don't have to meet self-sufficiency requirements.

A great place to start is https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet which you can use to find like-minded people in your area and every other market across the nation that you may consider.You'll find some helpful tips at https://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere.For tips on how to get the most out of BiggerPockets, check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/biggerpockets-com-tutorial/The BiggerPockets Keyword Alert System is an awesome tool: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/12/1...See you on future threads!

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!

I'd like to take this time to schedule a brief call 02/17 at your earliest convenience to delve into more detail as far as how I can quickly analyze and find properties that meet a minimum cap rate.

REPS is for someone who meets specific requirements- at least 750 hours in real estate and more time on real estate than anything else; so having a fulltime job disqualifies someone. 

That way, in case you need to go take pictures or meet with a seller, it’s not too long of a drive for you.

You can probably meet him in person if you attend the next HH.

A tax professional can help determine if you meet the criteria for deducting expenses in 2024. 

It’s a great way to meet people who are actually doing deals and can share what’s working for them.Also, build a solid team.