I think West Allis is a better area for rentals and Greenfield is a better one for rehabs but that's just my opinion.....West Allis is good for rehabs too although the inspectors have a reputation for being tough. 

It's a tough market but when you make it work you look like a genius.

As you're finding out, it's a tough way to make a living from real estate.

I can check for more references but am a little nervous to move forward if he is unable to produce license and show worker's comp for his employees. 

ADU's are great if you'll hold onto it for a long time but FYI when you try and sell appraisals are tough and low ball since not too many have sold yet to compare to. 

When I am out of town, I have contractors and maintenance people that can help, but for the really tough issues you need someone who is a real property manager or owner to take care of them.

They tend to throw off a lot of cash flow, but getting your money out is tough.

Make sure they qualify as contractors, not employees or you'll have all sorts of issues.

The virus will soon pass and students will return to campus, employees will return to their offices, etc.

Ideally, you want to match both so that it's a win-win, but that can be tough.