I would encourage you @Lori Brock to evaluate your situation. 

First off, let me start by saying I logically understand a winers attitude is not based in victim mentality.  I also understand there are deals anywhere at anytime.  That being said...  I find myself consumed with ang...

They have access to your county court house documents where you are encouraged to send out 200 letters a week to the leads you are given.

To conclude, I am going to go unconventional here and encourage you to go all-in while keeping a mentor very close to hold your on a small-ish deal, at least, this way you don't have to worry about investor poaching 🤗

This topic was brought up at our meetup in Milwaukee last week and it was strongly encouraged that your leases are reviewedDo Your Wisconsin Lease Agreements Contain Illegal Provisions?

Then the properties did not perform the buyers were counting on a little cash flow Delta that over time evaporated they had no ability to refi they were underwater on the exit  IE sales cost and bringing loan current exceeded equity thereby needing cash to close..

As an agent we encourage buying over renting and buying what you can a afford when you can afford it.  

I encourage you to search in the forums, connect, and learn about your market. 

I'd highly encourage you to reach out to folks providing value to other people in the forums and see if they're accepting clients at this time.

I encourage my tenants to actively report everything that needs maintenance.