I'm also in a 5 person group within gobundance called a 'gopod' and we meet weekly.

I’m also looking for mentorship, partnerships, and apprenticeship opportunities to sharpen my skills and learn from those who’ve been there before.If you’re an investor, agent, lender, or property manager in Milwaukee (or have experience with multi-family and house hacking), I’d love to connect!

My understanding from experience and learned on this forum is the opposite. 

Now, for those specializing in this with the experience of 150 transactions behind them, they probably have the knowledge, experience to make it work and to limit the problems of it ends up in court.  

In person control before controlling re from the distance.

Most of my landlords have more time, earn more money, and experience less stress because I handle things for them.

Check with your lender first—they may allow it if you personally guarantee the loan.2.

I'd be going to as many in-person networking events as possible...here is a list of the BP events:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I have a separate list that is more encompassing that I can share as well!

So, it's still NOT a good idea to try to invest by zip codes - which are too big in our opinion/experience.

Completely agree and wouldn't normally purchase a rental in these markets personally.