Landlord tenant law and fair housing is enough to get most new investors to think twice...plus unless you have access to PM tools like screening services, MLS and other rental marketing sites, vetted leases, vendors to handle repairs...you should let a professional handle it.  

Be Careful on the quality of work,  I have seen many different levels of "acceptable" work in the area. 

Lastly, as a housewarming gift, Bryan purchased topsoil to grade my property in spite of my indication that I would do this at my own expense.Overall, I am pleased with the quality of the work and the level of communication I've had with this company, and it is a pleasure to have done business with them.

He or she should know how to do many things and can save some money on repairs and turnover. 

That way you can calculate what you need for ongoing expenses and repairs, but not have to keep it in cash reserve all the time.

Milwaukee will look cheap to you, but my recommendation is to stay away from low income and high crime areas and invest in areas with better school districts, especially if you are investing for someone else, you want to make sure you are buying a quality asset that will perform well past year one.See you around!

Quality of service and fees vary pretty greatly - from pure document mills/marketing firms to quality advisory support that is really necessary with such plans.

The formal work bid that comes from him will need to show an itemized break down of the total cost of repair between labor and materials. 

It is enough to keep the property in a state of good repair, but probably not enough to upgrade the property to the next level (and raise rents), if there is a market for that.

Sellers often prefer Conventional to FHA loans since there are fewer quality requirements to sell to the buyer (aka you)Go get 'em!