I bought my first rental in my personal name because I got a great rate from my credit union.

What metrics do you personally prioritize (e.g., cash-on-cash, DSCR, cap rate)?

My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market.

@Lars Hartvig Kristiansen - great question and congrats on getting theming going - I've found that when building a team starting first with making sure your values are aligned and you can trust the person is paramount in importance  

I'm solid on the fundamentals and running numbers, but I definitely have a few gaps in local knowledge since I haven’t lived there yet.Are there any investor meetups, networking groups, or regular in-person events around Green Bay that you’d recommend?

Attend real estate investing seminars and workshops, either in person or online, to gain insights and tips from experienced investors.Additionally, strengthen your network of reliable contractors, real estate agents, and financial advisors.

I would love for this person to be able to counsel us on our entire portfolio (retirement, mutual funds, AND real estate), LLCs, do our taxes, and offer RE professional tips.

Personally I’d want closer to $1k/mo positive cash flow to make OOS investing worth the extra effort, expense and risk.

Personally - I would recommend looking into the midwest.

You either need to meet those thresholds personally or partner with someone who does.It’s also crucial to understand the difference between recourse and non-recourse loans:Recourse loans: You’re personally on the hook.