That person is always attractive and knows how to deploy the 'charm offensive' That's how I get my most fair numbers ;) ;) 

I’m not familiar with Houston market but I have heard from colleagues that you will need more capital to deploy to get a property to positive cash flow.

(Focus: SFH or Multi-Fam Buy and Holds w/ minimal lipstick rehabs)  Also, I will be deploying capital into an OZ fund by end of year. 

Now, I've got a little over 100k ready to deploy and was excited on the potential of the house I got a call back on. 

But I suspect another cause for the saturation if rentals in Manhattan is the fact that a large number of troops from Fort Riley were recently deployed overseas for training.

I did not deploy or serve active duty time beside technical training and did not receive a dd214 when I left.

I don't know all the specifics of the VA program but there are many mortgage lenders on BP who can provide the specifics of how best to deploy that benefit.Real estate investing is a capital intensive business and while the VA program will allow you to put less money down upfront, that will mean you recurring monthly payments will be higher. 

I use FNBO Direct, an online & mobile bank, they have 2.25% right now which is decent, not the best but you want to keep your money safe especially if you're deploying it soon.

@Amber Saulsbury the Cap rate of a property is a reflection of the risk adjusted willingness of investors to deploy capital.

Anyone willing to talk over strategies to minimize my mistakes when I start out especially with not a lot of capital to deploy.