It is also possible that either the folks in charge of the station, or the prosecutor have set a policy of not wanting to pursue non violent crimes, or even not paying attention to crimes against folks who are not local residents. 

More relationship underwriting with local banks.7% interest, 25yr am, 20% downEasier to scale, easier to manage.

Having reasonable expectations, hiring a local professional (Realtor or PM), doing your research, and doing everything right (i.e. pro photos, professional design, good renovation, proper amenities and location, etc) are the keys to success in 2025.

If you're located in WI, check out Premier Point Realty and Homestead Realty....both offer the licensing course at a discount and some of the lowest fees/commission splits in our local market.

Happy to chat...being a local GC takes out a lot of the risk of the biggest variable for most investors (unpredictable rehab costs) and also allows you to consider more options than the average investor, with your rehab costs being significantly lower.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

I also saw your post on one of the local Buffalo facebook forums, and will caution you that you are going to get a WIDE variety of feedback from a WIDE variety of investors -- especially on that group! 

It forced me to reach out to developers, to engineers dozens of local builders and most important like minded individuals.

Networking with Canadians who’ve invested in the U.S. and finding good local agents or property managers will also help a lot.

I have a bank locally that will use DOT as collateral for loans.