That is what I'm looking to accomplish.Bill and Kyle...thanks for the input -- gives me a lot to think about.

@Walter Aaron Poling That makes a lot of sense to zoom in and look at a particular area instead of an entire stateI've gotten a mortgage pre-approval and will be contacting realtors and property managers to get a better feel for the local market, it's a lot to think about and analyze at first but I'll just take it one step at a timeUnfortunately I'm traveling for work this week so most likely won't be able to make Thursday but will definitely be there when I'm in the area, do you meet every Thursday?

I am looking to put a small 2-3 fam on an acre lot to maximize # of doors.

BP has a lot to offer between the books, podcast, and even the different forums, so definitely take advantage of it all. 

I have a lot to learn so looking for simple here.

@Sarah Buchanan does the difference in gross versus net come from contributing a lot to a 401k?

As for me, I'm pretty new to the rehab business so I understand I still have a lot to prove.However, my partner's personal credit is 810 and she has equity on her personal home (about 60k).

Closest proximity sale price has a lot to do with it, and it doesn't necessarily have anything to do with matching #s of BRs BATHs, etc.It's good for a cursory look at an area with which you're unfamiliar, but I wouldn't try to present a serious funding deal to any investor with numbers based on Zillow's estimates.

Hello, I am looking for step by step guidance in South East Wisconsin to help me with transferring title from my Grandpa's vacant lot to my name in Kenosha Wisconsin. 

I love reading BP and know I have a lot to learn.I'm also impressed with people who buy multifamily.