This is a normal and crucial step in virtually every sale of tenant-occupied property. 

For this reason, most lenders offer virtually the same products, but there are a few out there that are willing to get creative for you.

I learned that virtually nothing trumps a child support garnishment, so I had to get in line. 

Allowing forces personnel to get in for virtually nothing.

When you are successful and comfortable with that, then go virtual. 

@Alex McLean First tip is to be aware it will be virtually impossible to get an offer accepted using a 203k loan in any desireable high demand part of our market.

@Caleb Heimsoth  its virtually illegal in all 50 states to advertise a home you do not own for resale and describe the home its features etc.what does or does not happen is enforcement.. the law reads virtually the same in every state.. 

Some things cost a lot more but other things end up virtually flat. 

What type of property would be best:I'd say start small only because you are still young, so perhaps intern with a really awesome wholesaler in your area or find one that is exceptional somewhere in the country and be their virtual assistant (scrubbing their lists or doing online marketing for them] What banks would be best to get a loan from should I need one:I won't worry about the banks just yet, focus on building your foundations and in the process, you'll get a good lender while on the journey to successBusiness and real estate books/ebooks I should read:MUST buy a hard copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad & buy the CashFlow board game [find a friend of yours who likes a challenge and play the CashFlow game with them-they might be a potential partner in your business in the nearest future] Pitfalls/rookie mistakes beginners make:Make a ton of mistakes!

It is virtually impossible today to get a loan from a bank without tax returns.