There are many parts of Kenosha where you can go from excellent location to horrible location within a two block radius so just be careful. 

The owner of the property is in a care facility and will not be coming out. 

If there is a HML on the back end making that happen a Seller won’t care.

I now tie my identity to daily activities (learning and improvement) and the results are taking care of themselves.I am understanding and gaining control over my mind (your #1 above).I hit the gym first thing in the morning and eat a can of tuna and low sugar protein shake for breakfast...a workout and 45 grams of protein is a good way to kick off the day. 

Be careful to do as much research as possible and to not overshare, if you know what I mean. 

In a perfect world: (in no particular order): Square/rectangular shape, 1-story, open floor plan, lower pitched roof fully trussed, slab on grade monolithic foundation, 24 o.c framing everywhere, T1-11 plyw. siding, minimal windows, minimal doors, minimal trim, minimum code electrical/HVAC/plumbing, carpet everywhere, avoid tile, laminate countertops, Home Depot cabinets, basic fixtures and appliances, no fencing, no trees or old stumps, minimize landscaping, minimize driveways and walkways, forget pavers, cleared flat lot, no fill, utility hookups available in front of house and best case they are aleady tapped, inspectors are easy to work with and pass everything the 1st time, subs show up when they need to and actually care.

I only own a few properties and I'm expanding slowly and carefully.

Have decided to dip my toes in the water in the form of "turn key" for a buy and hold for now.Wanted to get ideas and learn on how people go about selecting the area to invest in.

No one cares if you become an RE investor or not.

@Jeshua Patrick@Jeshua PatrickI’m very con servative when it comes to number crunching on a property and property selection.