We aren't in a spot to house hack, but I do wish we had started out that way years ago.  

. $22.4K for apartments or $27.9K overall).RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental): $96.08, up 7%🛏️ 1–3 Bedroom Properties See the Most Activity1-bedroom units: 39% of the market2-bedroom: 23%3-bedroom: 25%These units hit the sweet spot for traveling professionals, couples, and small families—providing value and space without overwhelming costs.👉 Investor Tip: 3-bedroom homes are a strong balance—they offer more capacity, flexibility for longer stays, and still keep utility and maintenance costs manageable.

Before you know it, you’ve got a handful of properties, a few hundred thousand in built-up equity, and you’re covering a big portion of your monthly expenses passively.You’re in a great spot—just start with one intentional next step and it’ll compound from there.

You're spot on—Milwaukee is very block-by-block, so local insight is key.

It's been a great sweet spot for offering affordable rental units that are in high demand.

I’ll also check out the Dallas REIA and DFW REIC meetups—those sound like great spots to keep learning and connect with others in the game.

@Brittany Kelly   Tough spot.

In that case, you should probably look at vacation rental spots for bigger returns or look into mid-term rentals across the Midwest or the South if you want to scale faster and get a better return on your money.

Curious if anyone has been in a similar spot or has insight on whether owner financing, a cosigner, or waiting longer would be smartest.

It happens sometimes, but usually you can spot it if you do your diligence and call the employer and previous landlord etc.