Louisville is fantastic for cash flow and is a safe place to start since we don't typically get caught up in the roller coaster effect of steep appreciation followed by sudden pull backs when the market isn't red hot.  

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 will start by fixing and flipping properties.

Start by networking at local meetups and connecting with investors, agents, and property managers.

Welcome to BP Bianca, if you currently don't have much capital, find some partners in your network that have the funds to get started in RE but are hesitant since they never purchased anything yet.

Good luck getting started - let me know if I can be any help.

Hi Aidan, when you first started you can create your partnership agreement per deal depending on what your end goal is for the property. 

Remember EVERY "deal" or sold property started as an off-market whatever.

But it's playing with fire to buy there if STR is a priority as it's very likely they will eventually start enforcing it better.

I started with $25k and I bought the cheapest distressed 2/1 SFH I could afford.