I am getting ready to execute on a direct mail marketing campaign for off market properties to zip codes in the greater Milwaukee, WI market after reading, listening, and watching Jerry Norton, Pace Morby, and many other local investors.

Many locals here.

Local economic indicators can provide clues about the health of a real estate market.Step 5: Property SelectionSelect a property that aligns with your investment goals.

Portfolio loan through a local bank that we have a good relationship with.

Go through your local SBA and/or government websites to obtain the proper documentation and do it yourself.

If you do not know any of above, get to a local RE meeting and learn 1st.

The Market was a second tier city, but had the traffic and demographics to support any Chain however some of the National Chains don't understand the nuances of a local market. 

I use Eufy home security, no monthly service fees, up to 1GB local storage, and they have GSM cameras if not local WIFI.

I've been approached by a local real estate investor to become his "private lender" on fix and flips he does. 

I tried networking in a few local groups on Facebook but I don't know these people well and their recommendations have been a part of my failed search so far.