I would rather spend my time finding deals, analyzing and funding.

I would then safely reinvest this in a low risk option (high yield savings, ETFs, bonds, etc.) and am assuming a relatively reasonable 5% return.

Should we do a joint bank account with the funds?

I've heard from a friend who has been investing in Milwaukee for a few years that it's a solid place, landlord-friendly, wide range of prices to fit all, and good yield for the rent price to cover funding costs.What do you think?

They send low-quality contractors.

If you’re only requiring them to pass HUDS standards then your bar is low.

Forum posts about other markets show success stories of seller-finance deals with low money out of pocket.

Home goes for state tax sale obtains excess funds to pay past due taxes and liens then servicer sits on it and never gets their $$$. 

We help investors to fund their deals, and making sure they have sufficient runway to qualify for multiple deals.

I am looking at different markets but I am interested in the Cleveland Market for various reasons, but most of all the low barrier of entry.