Hey @Alecia Loveless I applaud your efforts and think it will pay off!

I think I have a solution in mind but since this would be my first deal I may be missing something important.

I think you have the basics of meeting partners and people to work with in your local market and seem to be well on the way with two deals going already so big congrats there!

They think it's unfair because they only shower once a week but can hear the upstairs neighbor showering twice daily.

I think I still need a registered agent in WI then?

@Malcolm Brown it is great that you are thinking of the money to fund the deals you are going to get started with but understanding what a deal is, I think, should be the starting point. 

everyone wants the distressed assets you're trying to find.the short answer to your questions is: start going to lots and lots of meetups and network in person.i would also think about house hacking as soon as you can. 

I see their ads pop on my social media and I think there are some scare tactics. 

I think you'll be very happy in the Cleveland / Lorain market as well and I always tons of demand for rentals whenever I list a property in Euclid so that's a great area to target as well! 

I think it is really important that you establish a good relationship with an independent insurance broker!