We did a site walk with a guy recently who is building cabins in pigeon forge and he really liked Logan and we showed him land sites to build them out here.

I highly recommend starting with a basic househack, easy barrier to entry and gives you a crash course in being a landlord who lives on site.

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Everything you need to learn/know is available online for free.

Another lesson is to research companies online and in forums like this before you do business with them and if you decide to do business with someone, dip your toe in the water slowly and continue to research the company after you start working with them, because things can change quickly.I have some questions:1. 

Check our site for live rates for both updated hourly so you can compare!

I think.. that darn NMLS website is the most user unfriendly site I have ever seen..  

When researching online, it looks there are some instances where non-vets can assume VA loans, but the veteran's entitlement would remain tied to the loan.How common is this and are there ever situations when this a win-win for both sides?

@Ken M. rents are softening in the places that have had a lot of new units come on line.  

As with any electronic item they can fail, so I keep an extra new lock on site at each property for maintenance to install if needed.