If you believe you have paid in enough to date through W-2 withholding and the expectation is that you will not owe considerably more that might be an option. 

I believe I can invest and then take out whatever I have to pay the IRS next year so at least it makes me some money before I part ways with it.My long term goals are just to wealth build with my cash.I dont plan on needing anything for another house, college, etc any time soon.I may buy a car and travel but again I can take that out of the brokage account when I needed so at least it makes some money till then. 

You can invest in any market selecting the ones that you believe are seeing the most growth, and do it from anywhere.

These units run roughly 100k and rent for about 250$ per night, just to give a scope for our type of starter investment.Between my wife and I, we have a grand total of 0 years in real estate investment experience, but we really believe in the area and real estate we will be investing in.

I believe the insurance is for issues that are NOT known at the time of sale.

Believe it our not, we still have a lot of success with Craig's list, though not sure if it'll work with newer build assets.I would try to build relationships with businesses that your residents use, such as pet stores, restaurants, dry cleaners, etc.

That one also free.I believe first time is free at Robin Carriger's DFW Real Estate meetup group on Saturday mornings in Fort Worth. 

@Cheryl Crockett I believe the most transaction lending is 1-2%.

Instruct the tenant to call 911, not you, when they believe this is happening. 

I believe in keeping very strong communication with my tenants.