-Call them and ask to talk about their experiences in the area and what they rent their properties for and what utilities tenants usually pay.

Joshua hey give me a shout would like to talk more with you .

Even the ones that talk about things you're not particularly interested in doing are still valuable because they'll often touch on topics that are important across all facets of real estate investing like finding financing, locating deals, etc.  

Milwaukee can certainly be great for cash flow, but it seems to me when people are talking about 2 1/2 or 3% rules they mean C areas.

You want someone who is experienced from multiple ends of a deal and walks the walk, not just talks the talk.  

Otherwise you can always talk to investors and call for rent signs, to me doing that just feels more accurate since you're getting it from the source (or one of the sources).Best of luck,JTM

Currently I'm interested in trying to qualify for a home loan which would be no more then $80,000.My situation Unemployment 425 a week ($1700 month)I've talked to one bank and they said they'll factor it in the rest none.

And start learning your market talking to people well really help you out.

I haven't done Belleville but have done other cities and hope this helps:You have to talk to the Zoning office in Belleville and get info.

But, no need to get ahead of yourself with your "gross profit" talk.