I just wanted to write a quick post about the FHA/USDA flip rule. 

The Airbnb rules are wide-open for Airbnb and short-term rentals down there.

I also think it’s against the rules of BP to advertise these services.

It takes a special sort of someone, and we definitely support the troops!

Like Brent stated, you could look to do a fix/flip and then if the market supports it, leverage this property to scale up into other properties.I think the only thing that I can add is to identify your goals (short term and long term) and to research and educate yourself about interest rate trends, options, and about investing in real estate.

Anyone know the rules on that??

.---------------------- snip -------------------------In its final ruling the Court of Appeals found that:The City needs the tenant’s consent to inspect the rental unit.

If that area, which is a good area to begin with and near a lot of awesome attractions, becomes a hot spot then any rental close to that hotspot would realistically be able to support a higher rent with a higher demand. 

It is a two way street that has rules and regulations.

See the attached linkhttp://city.milwaukee.gov/AreaPlans/NearWest.htm#....Some of the local bigger players/companies  supporting the project are Harley Davidson, Miller Coors, Marquette HS, Marquette university, Aurora Health care and  West End Development Corporation.