This is reflected in the months' supply (how long it would take to sell today's inventory at the current sales pace) of existing homes for sale, which is now only 2.3 months, also the lowest reading on record back to 1999.

The bank/credit union can possibly give you better rates and terms however they are typically not as fast paced so you may run into issues wit closing times and needing an extension. 

as well as to @Todd Rasmussen's point, allow me to invest and scale at a slower pace in the beginning where we can learn.thanks again all, appreciate it!

(Pace Morby is an excellent resource to learn about these techniques)As far as areas in Va, Prince William, Stafford and Fredericksburg are considered the more affordable areas.

I used Real Estate Express and did it all online at my own pace (took me about 3 months) but can be done a lot sooner.

I really love the Auburn area and believe in the market, just hesitant as I am so used to the california market that is always appreciate at a fast pace. 

You might have to do it at a slower pace to show income on your STR before they would loan on the next.

I just received my IN license and trained with RECP which I was able to do all online and at my own pace.

I live in California and cannot afford what it has to offer at the pace I want to.

Rents for U.S. apartments climbed 0.6% in February, rising at the fastest single-month pace since the middle of 2019.