We certainly haven't ruled out investing in Wisconsin, but we have friends and family that live in both CLE and CBUS, so we travel to those markets fairly often.

They are investor friendly and popular amongst wholesalers.

The best way to navigate through all of these hurdles is to find an agent-friendly investor that is finding off-market deals solely for their clients

You've demonstrated success on your current duplex, so friends/family may be excitted to join in on the next.Congrats on the success so far,-Steve

The interface is user-friendly, and the reporting tools are especially helpful for tracking property performance.One downside is that it can be a bit pricey for smaller portfolios, but the features have been worth it for me.

I'm an investor-friendly agent in the Grand Rapids area.

The fear of renting while out of town is common, but it's easy to overcome, especially when you have friends and a handyman.

I've had friends buy new homes and have more problems due to poor construction than I've had in 'older' homes.

and even for friends and family, that's more of a favor than a loan...you asked not to sugarcoat, so here goes. 

Hey Bree,It's fantastic to see your excitement... it reminds me of a friend of mine who was in your shoes not too long ago.