In the competition for Milwaukee`s neighborhoods, out-of-state landlords remain a concern

This is a story about a growing competition for Milwaukee’s heart and soul: its neighborhoods. It’s a contest that pits working class residents against wealthy out-of-state investment firms in a race for the city’s most affordable houses. The Milwaukeeans` dream of becoming homeowners, of putting down roots in their community. The investors also dream of buying homes in Milwaukee but for very different reasons. They are distant landlords, often with little or no connection to the city. They see Milwaukee as a lucrative rental market, a place to make money...