I recommend you use PropStream and PropertyRadar as lead sources. 

I don't know the Baltimore market but have a friend who is a very savvy investor there and maybe he would do some coaching to help you understand which way is up.

Building your team is by far the most important thing you can do as you get going.  

I'll send you a message.

Jalen,You are correct the best way to utilize your VA entitlement and using your DD-214 is to buy your primary home and then refinance into a conventional loan.

You came to the right place, Versie!

Unless this is some type of homerun deal, which I assume it isn't if the mortgage is upside down, then why bother?

I strongly recommend that you start the eviction process immediately.

Let's say there's 3 properties in a 1-mile radius with 5b/3b, but one is a foreclosure and the other 2 are regular conventional sales.If you're doing a comp for your subject (4th) property, do you have to take the foreclosure one into consideration?

Its a pretty flexible platform also especially if you are self managing.