@Shrikant Kakani- thanks ...if you  dont need to use financing - disreagrd the following tip ..if you will need to use a loan to acquire your 1st investment property - I would recommend getting the formal loan pre approval step completed ..this is free  and it will help answer many questions you have  and  help get you organized and  prepared .

Also, any tips on how to respond without sounding snarky?

I don't know much about gas stations though so if anyone has any tips or stuff to look out for I would appreciate it as I look more into it.

What tips or advice would you recommend to ID these agents and how would you go about trying to build a relationship?

What type of plumbing pipe is in the house - galvanized steel corrodes from the outside in, lead pipes may have been common back then.

In what is expected to be a continued tight housing and real estate investment market, there are a few tips and tricks that can help investors get some advantages given the current state of mortgage terms and limited housing options. 

Any tips on rehabbing a house to rent out on a budget?

There is a lot of loopholes, tips and tricks to take advantage of so just keep having conversations with seasoned investors, Realtors, Bankers, GC's.

I’ve had my share of GI JOES, tampons, maxi pads, Que tips and yes toilet paper clog repairs.  

@David Song @Jonathan Styer good tips, appreciate the input.