When it comes to the actual purchase, you might be able to {gradually} purchase shares of the business (depending on how it is set up and the appetite of the owners) rather than an all out purchase.  

My mind is blown by all the creativity and we're lucky that we're in Milwaukee and from my experience, most people are very willing to share their brain with you.

Some previous deals I shared came out to be complete duds!

As people transition to our area, they book our place to coincide with completing construction, sale/purchase of housing, etc…so, #1 location#2, growth of the economy, influx of jobs, etc#3, don’t laugh…have your house well decorated and take pro pictures to share.  

I've been a developer for nearly 20 years and am now spending a majority of my time helping to educate people like you so that you can become the developers in your communities! 

Glad to have you as a part of this awesome community, Cedric! 

I primarily have an interest in Multifamily properties.Hi Matthew, welcome to the BiggerPockets community!

Unfortunately, this contractor failed to obtain the necessary final inspections for the job and has since left for Europe, leaving the project unfinished.I understand that this contractor has also left multiple other homeowners in our community in a similar predicament.

So I would find an inspector that knows their limits as an inspector and also one that lets you know how they are keeping up with their education so you know if what they share is current. 

I would be living on one floor and renting out 2 bedroom on the second floor (they would have to share a bath.)