So glad you've rediscovered Bigger Pockets early in your real estate investing journey.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the BP website:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Milwaukee or any of the other markets you're evaluating, you'll be notified.

So glad you've rediscovered Bigger Pockets early in your real estate investing journey...sounds like you've got great experience AND a solid plan for your future.

So glad you've rediscovered Bigger Pockets early in your real estate investing journey...I was a lurker on the podcasts and the forums for several years before jumping in, so glad to have you!

Like many on here, I've read Rich Dad Poor Dad when I was in my early 20s and have rediscovered the original inspiration it gave me for real estate.

On the micro level, you can use this data to spot other opportunities, such as suburban infill lot building or room additions to maximize returns in areas where rental profits may not make sense.On the other hand, I apparently need to get out from behind my desk more often because this past week I re-discovered an entire community (in very competitive Los Angeles county, no less) that is ripe for picking: Alta Dena.

Searching MLS, I've found many two-family houses in central/south NJ under $200K which would fit my needs.While taking these first steps into learning about REI, I've rediscovered a love of design and architecture I've long held.

I have two books on RE investing that I had for years and just rediscovered: "Flipping Properties" and "Financing Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor" both by William Bronchick.

Sounds like you are rediscovering the truth in that old axiom: Fast, Quality, Cheap ... pick two.

And, these companies won't take your business if they know that the asset is too small to support payroll - they don't want to rediscover the wheel every time, hence, institutional.Now, if the property is small and cannot reasonably support institutional style of management, then you are left with the same people that manage single-family.

For a multitude of reasons, I chose to take a break from this and all other forums for the last few months.During this time, I rediscovered local markets and real life deals far removed from the fantasy land of these multitudes of internet offers.Had a great experience working with a marketing company that put me in contact with dozens of small business owners per week.