After talking with an operator I felt he was a good choice for a tenant and he mad a great offer above market for the apartment so we agreed.In the past I would usually rent my own units and to stay competitive I would keep an eye on the rentals in the area and try to be one step above if I could....This time that was a little tougher as the neighborhood hasn't gotten very trendy. 

I know this sounds slightly counter intuitive, but stay with me.

Stay away from the war zones.

For example,  if no one else bids on the property or it stays on the market longer than the bid window and they do not accept an offer?

I’m looking to buy land in Tennessee, but I live in New York and know nothing about what neighborhoods in Tennessee to look at and which to stay away from.

Ultimately, the assigned appraiser was known for being extremely conservative, and the final valuation came in at $285,000, requiring an extra $10,000 out of pocket to close.After closing, I raised one tenant’s rent from $750 to $1,180, and they chose to stay.

Focus on networking and learning from experienced investors—you're already ahead of 99% of people your age, so stay consistent and take action!

VA Cash Out refi's must demonstrate a Net Tangible Benefit to the veteran, strictly defined by VA, to do one of the following: eliminate PMI, reduce the rate, reduce the term, reduce the payment, increase residual income, renovate or repair your primary residence, convert from ARM to fixed rate, or stay below 90% LTV. 

The payoff is worth it in the long run with reliable, on-time rent payments and tenants who are more likely to stay long-term, and take care of your property. 

Quote from @Mitchel Quinn: My name is Mitchel Quinn and I would like to get a good foothold in the door of real estate to get on the right path and stay there.