The monthly cost is high, but we currently are cashflow positive about $1,200 a month.

I've seen plenty of high end places that still use metal frames, nobody cares/notices.

While the RentRedi's loaded with various toggles/buttons and affordable given the all-you-can-eat pricing, the interface is still very elementary and lacking in usability/design, which is often overlooked as a key determinant of whether your team actually adopts and fully leverages powerful management solutions like these.

You can also expect increasing HOA fees, and there may be some problems renting a property inside a difficult.You don't have any experience, prices are at an all-time high, and rates are also high. 

I've now used it twice.The program requires 10% down, must be a rental, no PMI, and has a very high standard of credit.Last I did it (Summer 2022), my rate landed in the low 5%.  

I'd highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups in MKE:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...When you say you are considering alternative financing options, what does that mean?

While having high standards is important, it's worth considering that many Section 8 tenants might not meet requirements like a 640 credit score or $90,000 in household income.

In high barrier markets, rents have gotten stronger but not the double digit growth we had seen, which was an anomaly.  

With that said, I've done some research on the market and found the following information helpful in my considerations for Phoenix that you might find helpful as well:  Demand for both buying and renting property remains high due to the city's strong economy and growing population. 

@Tanya Maslach I highly recommend that you look up/connect with Nobel Crawford, he focuses on corporate placements and teaches clients how to do the same