I may be able to drive by the property if you reach out before I head out.

And even though that is the case I would still like to perform analysis on some big properties when I come across them so it will help me in the future.So...anyone have any ideas on a ballpark cost for waste removal and any other costs associated with a larger unit property that may not exist with a 2-4 unit property.

My father committed suicide 6 years ago and his suicide notes reference Equity Build and the associated Ponzi scheme. 

Many of the places we saw were what we associated with typical student rentals - old houses in fair to poor condition, with students sandwiched into small rooms and ancient common areas in serious need of updates.After much searching, we came upon a nice 5 bedroom brick home about the same 10 minute walk from our daughter's main classroom building as her freshman dorm. 

But be aware of the costs associated with making the unit ready for the next tenant and the loss of rent during vacancy.

Two things that are associated...

I also work a day job in IT (think BigBox stores) and invest in SFH, TownHomes, and am a passive in a number of MF unit syndication in the DFW area.As for meeting up with others, be sure to head over to meetup-dot-com and search for the various meet-ups that get together in the Mpls/St.

The area is still really cheap and still have a lot of boarded up housing and many still associate the area as bad.

That mess will never be paid off, it will just be part of our growing debt.I am not advocating putting your head in the sand or acting irresponsible, but you should never root against the home team.Regardless of your politics, 4% GDP is awesome.  

I am also an active Milwaukee REIA member as well as planning on joining AASEW (Apartment Association of SE WI) which are also great groups.