I don't know how likely I am to not lose any money based on the value of the information I would receive through the program.

I am an investor/agent based on Charlottesville VA and I got my start during college as well.

Any active duty base is preferable.    

They are underwritten primarily based off of the property not the borrowe so your W2 nor DTI is relevant. 

And therefore competition among tenants can create significant challenges, like...Businesses may struggle to establish a unique presence and loyal customer base, and a lack of profitability due to nearby competition will likely lead to higher tenant turnover.

I believe the better question to ask would be: Based on my skills, employment, time availability and resources which are ______, what is the best city and strategy for me?

Your broker may feel entitled to an additional split based on past dealings or conversations with this client.

Based in Philadelphia, my goal is to start wholesaling properties as well as buy properties to flip and hold.

Quote from @Godsheritage Adeoye: Hi, I’m Godsheritage, a 20-year-old investor based in the DMV area, focusing on Baltimore, Maryland.

This means 20-25% for a down payment, and it has to be your money that you're using (verifiably in an account that belongs to you).Though there are programs that lend up to 90/100 to first-time investors, those programs usually don't work in Maine due to the rural nature.