I have learned a lot from free information available on YouTube, forums, and blogs.

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!

I mean come on!

These specialized companies, easily found online or here, will create your company’s SD 401(k) plan.

Especially if you're doing enough volume to get good discounts on products.

My plan is to mainly focus on cash flowing properties that make the 2% rule. 

The “hot tub show” models will work, but you will do more work on them in the end.  

I hope the transparency is helpful to investors.Note: I have received an "Online Defamation" letter from the Blake Capital Group.   

My concern is doing the cash out refi on my other rental and causing a new and much higher payment on it that I can't just pay off like a loan.

First, Albany Park is at the end of the Brown Line.