Do your research, pick a market from research results not opinions.

Look up Milwaukee real estate market on YouTube.  

Plus financing in another market.  

Quote from @Greg Gallucci: I'm starting to look into the Huntsville market.

Never pay full price in a buyer's market! 

I see it every day in my fundings I do in 8 markets. 

The strategy may change, but every market can work.

My first duplex was a turnkey, off market property.

From google: “The Fair Housing Act (FHA) does not apply to certain types of rentals, including: Owner-occupied buildings: If the building has four or fewer units and is owned by the person who lives there Single-family homes: If the owner rents or sells the home without using a real estate agent, and they own no more than three homes Religious organizations: If the property is only available to members of the organization's religion Private clubs: If the property is only available to members of the club Senior housing: If the property is designated for people who are at least 55 years old Even if a property is exempt from the FHA, it must still comply with the law's ban on discriminatory statements, notices, or advertising.

I'm also concerned about the real estate market as a whole.