I’m active duty Air Force with four properties, three are VA loans.We can connect on a chat to share how I did it.I wish you all the best.

The tenants sent me certified letters threating to sue me because of air conditioning problems that I had approved to fix but Renters Warehouse did not work/communicate well with the warranty company.

How ‘hot’ is the market?

They would send me a hot lead I'd get back to them as soon as possible however they wouldn't follow up with the seller in time.

An AC unit in beaucoup Hot weather may have an up charge from the installer because he knows he can get it from customers who want immediate cooling.

For example, a hot water heater is ready to go versus a bathroom you want to upgrade.

BRRRR, flips, long-term buy and holds, high cash flow, good potential appreciation in the right areas, mid-term rentals (many traveling nurses come here because of the Cleveland Clinic), Air Bnbs, etc.

Lots of good info in this thread.I found this especially helpful as I'm planning my first auction experience in the near future....better not see you all there now that you know there is a hot deal coming up in Milwaukee ;+)  Until a few days ago I knew nothing about sheriff auction bidding/ buying.  

I'm a flight test engineer by day, currently stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, FL (just across the bay from Destin). 

Water, air, sewage?