So let's get to it...SUPPLY AND DEMAND LEVELSBelow we have two charts that illustrate the level of SF inventory in Dane County.

This will give you the ability to get out of the gate (graduation) in the best financial position.In terms of how much money you should save up, if I were you, I would take a look at the local real estate inventory that you are interested in and save a percentage of that.

The retail market in the area doesn't have much inventory, so any time there is a chance for a good flip, it's worth doing.

We should see a little more inventory once the lock down ends and sellers find the confidence again to show their house to buyers.

Has had some larger multi-family inventory open up, but there is a 28-unit that just went under contract.

And, here's the law on tenant abandoned property in Florida:  https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/handling-tenants-abandoned-property-florida.htmlThe owner/landlord/PM may enter the property, inventory (I recommend photographing) items left behind - and assess damages to your property. 

Perhaps it has to do with the age of those houses, and I'm surprised I don't see more inventory for rent given there was a spurt of condo buildings built in the area a few years ago.I'll probably get in touch with some agents that know the area, but wanted to tap the braintrust here for any possible info, or even for good agents people might know in the area. 

We have VERY limited inventory on small MF (2-4 doors).

Inventory does not come to market frequently so I would expand your search to towns along the Raritan Valley train line, as well as the Morris-Essex line.

Good news is we sould see sellers come back to the market after the lock down ends and provide more inventory - if you are interested in the data more here in my May Milwaukee market update video.When a seller has multiple offers and has to decide which one to pick, the FHA and VA offers are often the first ones to put to the side.