I'm no longer making an infinite return.I sold and did a 1031 exchange into a Fourplex in Denver.BiggerPockets Video - I'm one of the educators on BP's YouTube channel.

Wanted to check with the folks here to get educated first.

Therefore, you need to become educated in estimating repair costs while walking properties to decipher if it's worth your contractor's time/energy. 

Summit CU, Educators CU, Landmark, Johnson Bank, BMO, US Bank,..But you only need 5% down to buy another duplex. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

What other industry dealing with hundreds of thousands of dollars of people's money lets people become licensed in three weeks and no formal education? 

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

@Zach Knoll I sure hope you didn't pay for one of those syndication mastermind courses that sells you on the belief you can assemble all of the components and educate a bunch of random's on how to empty their IRA account to fund your deals.

@Erik Heldt- thanks - sounds like a decent well thought out strategy .As you cant use your  VA eligibility for a rental purchase - make sure that you  get fully pre approved with a lender before you begin looking  so that you are  educated / organized and  prepared to make an offer when you locate a property .