Is Amazon placing a new distribution center near your rental market or did the largest employer in the community just lay off half the work force?

I will call their colleagues, their broker, I've even called their previous employers. 

You will have to pay self employment taxes etc.

Rather than waiting for a "home run," think about beginning with a more cautious transaction, getting real-world experience, and then progressively growing your portfolio.You can employ house hacking as a strategy since you qualify for a VA loan.

A lot in town with a paved road that has water/power hook ups in the street may be $100k more then a lot out side of the city limits but that doesn't make it a good deal.   

No one on BP can really answer that only her employer can.

Employment growth is also on the rise, with a yearly increase of 3.58%.

Between you and your employer you pay, I believe 13% of salary into this fund while working.

What strategies have you all employed to lower DTI and meet lender requirements? 

Having access to advantageous financing arrangements can make the BRRRR method more feasible to adopt.Market Dynamics: Assess the general patterns in supply and demand, employment and population growth, and economic stability in the Wichita, Kansas, real estate market.