. :)Anyway, I don't yet know anyone on this forum, so feel free to reach out!

Feel free to reach out if you ever want to talk strategy.

I feel I do need a mentor and or an accountability coach to help me through the beginning stages of my real estate journey.

How do you feel about this news? 

If you go the long-term rental route, and ever have questions or want to chat, feel free to reach out!

So the sign - while it may make someone feel warm and fuzzy inside - doesn't actually do anything to solve a problem. 

I'm feeling red flags here.

I am very excited to begin this journey because I’m ready to start living financially free and start a job that does not feel like a job!

I feel like this is the perfect time for a win/win creative finance deal.

It also can get challenging to set a price now to possibly buy in the future that the owner and you will feel is fair (with markets still appreciating at a healthy pace).You can also keep your eyes open for a seller willing and able to do a land contract with you (but there usually would want much more money down and likely want a full pay off in a few years, but can see what you can negotiate on terms).I agree nothing illegal about options/option fees in WI to my knowledge, but generally seem much less frequently used in single residential transactions than commercial transactions where due diligence and closing timelines may be very drawn out.