At this point I’m trying to put together a game plan and after having read these three books this seems to be the recommended path:   A: get a real estate license,  B: start searching the MLS and other resources for deals, C: start viewing properties and try to assess good deals using J Scotts MPP model, D:make an offer. 

For medium and nicer rental properties my first choice would be Welcome Home Milwaukee (@Matt Maurice) - their flat fee model benefits investors with a little bit higher rents.When you say it's not in a great neighborhood it depends what you mean by that.

Manage the deliveries better!

That person can hook you up with everything and everyone you need to be successful, including contractors, loan officers, inspectors etc - and consult with you with your strategy, your financial model and identifying the right property. 

What is your financial model?

There are some cases where cap rate is even lower if one of the few upgraded construction models that does NOT have the sheet metal sides and back and is in a strong suburban to urban core market.

@Travis Ward-Osborne I’d keep in mind the regulatory piece of the Airbnb model.

Since you're out of state, email it to him and let him know that the eviction process has commenced and then send it by certified mail with proof of delivery requested just to seal the deal. 

I have been evaluating Austin and Denver but most, if no all models for Austin condos and duplexes have a big negative ROI.

I don't like MLM business models, but training tips on how to prospect are spot on I have found.