Not only is the rent late, but they tore up your bathroom and now are trying to get out of paying for it.Lay down the law with these dead beats.While it's necessary to address the issues as they arise with tenants and enforce the terms of our rental agreements, it's best to do so in a polite and professional manner.

And most do, because a rising population does generate jobs to an extent.Throw in some future uncertainties and perception can change on a dime.

I cant help you with your question, but I will say, if you are buying in either locations now, you are buying in a rising, possibly toppy market, Wisconsin Real Estate is Strong, Possibly one of the worst times to buy in a long time.

@Sean SullivanThe most logical way to get started in this industry is to market like a madman (online and offline) and then partner with a seasoned investor when a potential deal arises. 

You make good points, as it's quite believable that plans do have unexpected things arise.

A good option includes a sale contract to be used when and if an option is taken, this avoids disagreements arising about how a purchase is to be settled!

Especially in a rising/sellers market!...

Many people are jumping in because we are in a rising market.  

If, and again I will say that these transactions have a much higher chance of a title issue, an issue arises the Attorney in Vermont is going to wash his hands of the deal because you will sign an addendum indemnifying them as they do not represent you in the transactionFor $100, you would at least have a title policy and a way to address the problem if it arises.  

I'm not averse to beginning out of state, I just think I would feel more confident in my investment if I were able to be close by knowing that any issues that arise I'd first attempt to resolve myself before hiring someone else.I apologize for not having been super specific in my first post, but any advice and opinions one any of these subjects would be much appreciated.