One of the more overlooked downsides is the funding fee; however, if you have a service-connected disability rating, the VA funding fee is usually waived. 

I'd check local STR FB groups and see if you have a local Real Estate Club.You can offer your services there, maybe for free in exchange for the experience.

If you don’t have access to title company services, go to Norwalk recorder’s office and “chain” out the ownership and open mortgages.

And a deal in my opinion is one that will 1. pay for itself(All property expenses) and 2. pay the debt service(if necessary) and 3. put money into my pocket each month.  

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Quote from @David Ondrich: Here's a link to my company's application: https://northstaronline.managebuilding.com/Resident/rental-a...We use Buildium as our software service.

I have an Acquisition Analytics service for Business purchases that are under $5mil in revenue, that I do with my Bookkeeping Firm.

If you treat the renter (resident) well, provide a well-kept home that you service regularly, and stay on top of any maintenance issues, a resident will likely remain in the house for many years. 

There are investors with 15% down options for DSCR, just need to make sure the property can debt service itself. 

For instance, and in brief only using one concept (not meant to be the full list of criteria), a rural property has a population restrictions and proximity to Metropolitan Service Areas ("MSA" - think big city area) as some restrictions.