3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

I ended up hiring a local attorney.

Portfolio loan through a local bank that we have a good relationship with.

I am getting ready to execute on a direct mail marketing campaign for off market properties to zip codes in the greater Milwaukee, WI market after reading, listening, and watching Jerry Norton, Pace Morby, and many other local investors.

Real estate by definition is speculative for the most part but value usually increases over time all things being equal (Absent cataclysmic events). 

According to the local airport, this location is one of the top tourist destinations by visitors in the US.

Many locals here.

Portfolio loan through a local bank that we have a good relationship with.

Local economic indicators can provide clues about the health of a real estate market.Step 5: Property SelectionSelect a property that aligns with your investment goals.

Go through your local SBA and/or government websites to obtain the proper documentation and do it yourself.