Working with a knowledgeable mortgage lender and real estate agent who understands the local market and available programs can also be invaluable in guiding you through the homebuying process.

I would say that you have a lot of opportunities for investing @Randall Alan explained well your financial strategies.With respect to what strategies to choose is depending on what you are willing to learn.STR depending the area is always a good strategy though you have to understand that is hospitality no real estate.Outside it will depend on the country and your knowledge.

I'm open to other strategies but ideally trying to understand how to leverage the equity in the property. 

My understanding is that I'd need to have the 20% in cash for closing but could arrange for the seller to put the 20% I need for down payment in an escrow account until after the closing with the Hard money lender.

It involves thorough evaluation and research of a business in great detail, understanding the client’s commercial objectives, analyzing industry documents, and identifying key business issues before a deal is made.One of the first steps and key considerations in due diligence is to gather information about your client and their counterpart.

I understand BiggerPockets has calculators, an exhaustive list at that.

One person booked at the normal rate instead of what we quoted and the other somehow had a pet fee attached which we still don’t understand since we do not have that as an option.  

Be sure to thoroughly review the contract to ensure you understand all the terms.

.$50k with 75-80% leverage can get you a solid B-class duplex.Just want to make sure to understand the location within Milwaukee you are investing in, that it is truly B-location

@Garrett TjoeMy understanding is that you do not need separate utilities if the ADU is added to a lot with an existing Single Family Residence (SFR).