So far I've been recommended First Choice.

Once the investor understands these three FOUNDATIONAL aspects of real estate investing, they can comprehend the creative and wealth building techniques and strategies and successfully apply them to individual deals.  

I've reached out to a few individuals on here to introduce myself but am 100% open to recommendations for investors too. 

Just wanted to pass on that Navy Federal has a Homebuyers Choice option, 0% downpayment, really 0%, no PMI, but higher interest rate and 1.75% funding fee (and sellers can contribute up to 6%!)

Typically reno scope/rents/insurance/etc. are very market-specific, so building your analysis muscle for your chosen market is important so that you go in with the best possible chance to make an educated choice on purchasing.

HI Shivani,Each individual property would be calculated separately based on when you purchased it (tax returns or lease agreements used either or or both in some cases) which the lender would subtract from the monthly PITI or mortgage obligation/taxes/insurance/assessments/etc.All the rentals whether positive or negative would then be added up into one number (net net).

I can tell you that the OSU area is indeed a great choice for investment because of the high demand for rental properties and the limited vacancies.

You should be consulting with your CPA ot tax preparer to account for the specifics of your individual tax situation. 

Since it's easy and advantageous to write off in the same year, It is easy for me to be consistent in that manner, but I don't think we have that choice, we have to follow what IRS allowing.

You see individuals who buy and sell properties but do none of the work and do not manage the properties; use the word turnkey.