I would venture that you could get some legal help through a housing advocacy group in the Milwaukee area.As for getting a new place in a better part of town; ditto MikeOH's post.

Looking forward to hearing about your many upcoming successful real estate ventures.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.Do find some more properties.

Dependign on where you are located, REO's "could" be a good venture for a couple hosues (depending on the area) or maybe a couiple through short salescenarios.Here's a perfect example:Just finished negotiating a short sale on a house that is over 3000 square feet, is a 4/2, was completely remodeled with kitchen and two permitted bedrooms and the tenants are wanting to stay in it and do a "hybrid lease-option" for $2000 a month.

Helpful.F) Dont start searching for deals until your educated on the process of your venture.

It definitely possible, but you need some venture capital...

I've posted here only a few times this year due to the fact that I had taken on a new business venture at the start that has been wildly profitable.Never the less, I've been curious how everyone has done concerning their investments and deals.As an Agent, I've seen a significantly lower number of people who have been investing in real estate on my local level, which would be a good thing for those wanting to get in.Have many of you seen a increase in trashy tenants?

Admittedly, we are newbies to real estate investing and are looking for all the information we can find to make our ventures more successful.

*no cash & bad credit* i read a little about bird dogging. wholesaling has really intrigued me that i have purchased a course. what other investing areas could i venture in safely?

If I were in your shoes, I would approach an investor at my local REI Club about doing a possible joint venture with the deal or at least develop a mentorship program as you try to tackle the commercial real estate field.