Purchase price: $242,500 Cash invested: $49,000 This is an older house, built well on concrete block, that is next door to multi-million dollar houses on the water.

I recommend you as the borrower pay for this.4.

This allowed me to focus mostly on cash flowing properties, then the area, then tax as an add on.

The main reason I purchase this property is because I was planning to house-hack.

In Milwaukee, look into networking groups like the Milwaukee Real Estate Investors Association (MKE REIA) lot's of different approaches covered including wholesaling and flips, or if you decide on buy and hold the Rental Property Association (RPA) of WI is great.

This in return has been affecting my ability to secure a recent refinance I attempted with a renowned bank.

Generally, I'm not a fan of the program for too many reasons to go into right now.

Would definitely suggest tapping into some groups that can offer you guidance and resources as you start this business.

I've already found this community and the podcasts to be extremely valuable. 

Taking that first step to learn and connect is huge, and it sounds like you're already on the right path by diving into podcasts and resources.If you ever have questions about specific investing strategies or need advice on navigating the market, feel free to reach out.