@Mike MakkarI own several other rentals and so my personal residence could just be a very poor performing part of that business or I could just pay my mortgage payment to the rental business as rent.

Would like to network with real estate pros and beginners in NE Wisconsin.

You can buy performing notes which is passive and collect checks.

Some people say beginners should not start with whole sales.

I would talk to the Board of the HOA and find out if they'll reduce or forgive the fines associated with these violations in exchange for a performance bond that you'll get it all fixed.Most HOAs just want the stuff fixed.  

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Yes, the MF numbers look sooo sexy - on paper, but rarely perform as such.  

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Setting up a remote operation is doable but not something for beginners and part timers. 

Near Gannon, there are many restaurants in old 1800's buildings, a city park that hosts special events, a convention center with flagship architecture, a community playhouse that performs Broadway plays, the Warner Theater which hosts various performers and the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra, an art museum, a civic center that is home to the Erie Otters (ice hockey) among many other events, a ball field that is home to the Erie Seawolves (minor league team), and a Starbucks on 5th and State St.