Hi Niece, I'd suggest you get involved with other like minded folks at your local real estate group.

Also, if anything were to go wrong I wouldnt have the capital available to pay extra on a property every month. 

The difference between MKE and Chicagoland does not warrant the extra effort that comes with going remote.Everything gets so much more complicated as soon as you can't swing by your property after work.

While state specific leases are simple and can work, spending the extra investment and having a real estate attorney help create one for you will likely create more value/protections and save you money in the long run

A quick look at groups near Camp Pendleton shows plenty of activity from folks seeking housing.

I have resorted primarily just telling folks not to come out here on BP talking sub2 because those that do not like Pace  Morby and those that do not like Sub2 will come out speaking against suff that they do not understand.

Tons of double sided tape used which results in a fair amount of extra effort to restore (most cases paint comes right off the wall requiring patching sanding etc, some cases Good-off was effective.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

House hacking lets you live in one unit and rent out the others, which can help cover your mortgage and generate some extra income.

A lot of folks don't take the time to educate themselves on how to do that.