What you experience in Milwaukee is pretty typical for a class D neighborhood.

Be sure to explore, network, read, watch, and ask questions.

Does anyone have suggestions or experience in this area?

Does anyone have suggestions or experience in this area?

After going back and reading, it does say "everything from free, plus:" and then lists all the pro perks.

Quote from @Zenna Weis: Yes, you can charge the tenant for the repair or replacement if they were the cause.I'm not a licensed plumber, but I have enough experience to believe this is an exaggerated case.

Does anyone have any experience in this very pricey market of NJ/NY/NYC?

Until you have experience in partnering with others on successful projects, I highly recommend working with your partner and an attorney to structure an appropriate, legal, and viable operating agreement, be it in context of an LLC or otherwise. 

@Lucas Schlund there are logically, 3 options:1) Buy Cash: PROS: You can get better prices on houses because you can close faster with motivated sellers and buy houses that need repairs to qualify for a mortgage (less buyer competition)CONS: takes the longest to save the funds2) Use Rehab Loan:PROS: Same as #1CONS: more expensive loans:---FHA 203(k): not that expensive, but must live in the property for 12 months before renting---DSR Rehab loan: relatively expensive and may need experience to qualify3) Mortgage on Property with Cosmetic Repairs:PROS: easiest & cheapest to doCONS: lots of competition, so can be hard to find a "deal"PM us if you'd like to discuss these in more detail.

No real movement in the budget to raise the ceiling so I was wondering if anyone on here has had experience with selling these lower ceiling height homes??