What concerns me most is that statement: "I have yet to have a conversation with a seller"Here's the truth: It'll probably take talking to 50-100 prospective sellers before you even have a shot at getting a deal.You don't get to change that.You do get to decide how long you'll take to get those conversations completed.Reach just 1-2 sellers per week and it'll take you a year or two before you get a deal.Reach 10 sellers per weekday, and you'll likely get a deal within a month!

I am extremely interested in pursuing a career in real estate.

For us there is no perfect property to manage.I am more concerned with the owner. 

If you are younger and seeking to rapidly build a cash flowing portfolio, if you are wanting to continue 1031'ing into bigger assets, or if you do not have the cash to take down entire deals without financing, leverage makes a LOT of sense.If you are retired (or rapidly approaching retirement with a level of uncertainty or concern about what your post-retirement income will look like), it could make sense to begin paying off properties so that you reach a point where your expected monthly cash flow will exceed what you need to live comfortably after retiring.

Lakewood is great and one of the best but demand is extremely high.

Is it just not my worry what their income is since the voucher covers the rent, or is my concern that if they only have about $950/month then they won’t properly be able to maintain their pets and their standard of living valid?

The seller has countered with the following conditions:- Loan to value (LTV): 80%- Earnest money held by seller's recommended property management company- Final inspection within 1 day of closing- Commission paid by to buyer's agent is 2% of final sales price.I'm seeking advice on how to proceed, as I have some concerns:- Why would the seller request an 80% LTV?

my concern is your mention going to a feeder event.. the 3 day work shop then you have to pay the big dollars this is exactly what the gurus who are backed by fulfillment companies do. 

My concern is my bank account doesn't show that currently (I do have the paystubs to back it up).

The price to enter is extremely low compared to other markets in the U.S. and the cash-flow is high.