The idea is to replace them for a few bucks if they get damaged, but we have next to no issues with countertops.

My operating assumption is the Milwaukee real estate prices will double in the next 10 years, just like they did in the last 9.

I got my bill for my house in Lake Oswego from Safeco which I had had for years and it was always around 2k to 2.3 k  i get the bill its 6k.. i call my agent and told him no way.. and he hunted around and found me something maybe 500 cheaper .. so I thought I have a aaa card I know they sell insurance and are reputable.. walk in there 1800 bucks done and I have full  basement ( which is rare on a new home in Oregon) and they gave me a much higher insurance amount if my sump pump fails.. bottom line shop.u

The largest residential REIA group in the area is DIG  (Diversified Real Estate Investor Group | Real Estate Education in Bucks County, PA (digonline.org)) - I would go there to investigate the meeting schedules and locations as they have many opportunities to network and connect.

Basically everything I’m looking for is what’s the biggest bang for my buck.1. 

I strongly recommend North Jersey as you'll get way more bang for your buck and your open to a much wider selection 

I’d still recommend financing for you because it gives you more bang for your buck but if you’re risk averse and/or looking for greater cash flow you could put 40-50% down instead of 20-25%.

What have you found is the best bang for your buck or the most effective strategy to get more properties to manage? 

I recently closed my first conventionally funded investment property in Milwaukee, so currently I don’t have the funds to just run a conventional loan “house hack”.I have submitted pre approval requests to 4-5 VA loan-friendly lenders and each one is denied for the same reason as the last...

show up 2. prof your funds to the crier  that's a Cashiers check made out to the Trustee service for at least the minimum bid plus a buck... most items in our markets open in the 100 to 500k range.. rare you have a sale for less than that . at least in the bigger metro areas.3.