Hey Nate, it makes sense to continue building out your investment portfolio in Milwaukee, but if you're looking in the Midwest, I recommend you make sure you get very familiar with the market you're interested in and build your out-of-state team first such as an agent, property manager, lender, and contractors if you're planning on house flipping.I recommend checking out Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene, where he takes you through how to properly invest out-of-state. 

@Stacey Wells This post troubles me & sounds like the rhetoric the social media real estate gurus teach.

There's many paths to grow your real estate portfolio just make sure you pick the one that is right for you and remember this real estate game is a long term investment. 

Here's some guidance on buying your first investment property in Southern California or Columbus, Ohio:Down payment:For investment properties, lenders typically require 15-30% down payment on your first investment15% down is possible with excellent credit (700+ score)20-25% down is more common, especially for multi-unit propertiesSection 8 considerations:Pros:Guaranteed portion of rent from governmentPotential for longer-term tenantsMay be easier to fill vacancies in some areasCons:More paperwork and inspections requiredRent amounts set by local housing authorityPotential property damage concernsOther tips:Research local markets carefully - price trends, rental rates, etc.Factor in all costs - taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacanciesConsider starting with a single-family home or small multi-unitBuild a team - real estate agent, property manager, contractorsHave cash reserves beyond just the down paymentUnderstand landlord-tenant laws in your chosen locationI'd recommend talking to local real estate agents in both areas to get more specific market insights.

I'm hoping someone can clarify these two questions for me regarding PA Senate Bill 1173  - which requires wholesalers to have a real estate salesperson license beginning in 2025 - https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm... 

You might try apartments.com, Trulia, Homes.com, Redfin,  From a Real Estate Broker Perspective, Zillow generates 80% of all traffic at this point in time.

. - Equal Splitting (ratio utility billing) - What I've heard from lawyer friends who practice real estate law is a trending spike in resident issues.

The 3rd investment was over a month late in paying off the loan, the 4th investment the borrower was sent a Notice of Default as of 02/13/2020 (almost 2 months after loan matured) and the 5th investment will probably be getting a "Notice of Default" soon (the borrower is over a month late in repayment of the loan payoff).With that being said I am an investor and understand the risk involved with investing in real estate.

This is in-line with the wise old real estate adage of “Marry the house, date the rate.”2.

It's a bit like syndicating a deal in real life.