I have had numerous businesses through the years but it was serious health issue and the realization that disability social security payments would not allow me to live that made me want to build a successful RE portfolio.

Remember to leave emotion out of it and think "Future Rental".

Our lender also informed us that the biggest issue that raised the red flag and qualified the property to be in Below Average Condition is the detached garage which needs major repair.Our dilemma:Our lender gave us the option to buy the property all cash and refinance instead of it being considered a purchase.

If you have " small maintenance " issues and need to get a loan , whats going to happen when the tenants dont pay ?

I am a new investor looking for cashflow rental properties, and from my preliminary search Milwaukee looks like a great option.I am from Southern California, so I am aware that you will need a local PM for this area, and thats fine.However, one issue is I dont know the good areas of town. 

Master insurance policy issues can be daunting as well.Seems to me that it would be easier to construct a duplex.  

Let the seller know this is not an emotional buy and #'s must work.

If that is true,mother you should have the actual Approval Letter within a week or so, if it has not already been issued.  

If there is a noise issue then you will hear about it. 

I think the true issue is that I've lost faith in my real estate agent.