If you're wanting to self-manage to save money or just to get experience, investing in your area is generally the better bet. 

This is a great place to begin your journey!

I wish you luck on your new journey and hope to see you at some of the upcoming meet ups!

I don't know what geniuses are buying these assets and more importantly, who are the smart folks investing capital into these deals... but they are happening.I won't touch these deals but we will know who made the right (or lucky) bet in the next  few years.

I bet he does.

@Shawn Ryan I wouldn't bet the farm (but I'd bet the cat*) that she's going to end up leaving money on the table if she sells on her own.If she finds her own buyer, it's highly unlikely that she has the person who is willing to pay the highest price for the property.  

Your best bet for finding a deal in the Kenosha market is going to be an off-market deal.Let me know if you have any questions about Kenosha.

I look forward to many connections and conversations through this journey and hope to become a great source for others as well!

Any help with getting started on this journey would be appreciated.

If not would my best bet be to find a small bank who will financing these deal who doesn’t sell the mortgages to Fannie and Freddie?