Narrow your top cities, build a local team, and refine your financial analysis to position yourself for success.Good luck!

Where I live in SC you HAVE to have local knowledge to make things work. 

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

The wider local region also seems to have a lot of tourist draw.

A local property manager will make this much easier and handle the visits for you.Single-family homes can still do well, even with more apartments popping up, as they cater to tenants who want privacy and space.

Get to some local meetings.

Start local.

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!

Call some local HVAC/Mechanical companies and ask what the average cost would be for this upgrade! 

I am not sure if I should stay local to my market.