Since then i've just contemplated trying again and as of recently i decided "its either now or never, time to take action!"

You can also try national lenders, I’ve just only had favorable conversations with local/regional/etc. banks.

So I recently found a house that I feel like could be a sweet deal!

Account Closed I've just started as well, and I'd recommend books, podcasts, etc as inexpensive knowledge.

I recently found a property that showed great on paper, had great cashflow, and from the pictures looked great with new siding, a steel roof, new laminate flooring, and brand new furnaces for both units. 

I'm familiar with some websites that simply don't allow links to commercial enterprises, but it seems odd that I could shill your company all I want, like I recommend Cozy,  but you can't.Back to topic, I've just use Craigslist for at least 16 years but just advertised a vacancy on Zillow as well and was surprised with the number of responses via it and its partners.

Is this normal practice by banks, and I've just been lucky not coming across this before?

@William Webb Many of my lessons learned have to do with tenants and I'm quite sure I've just scratched the surface with this.

Since I can’t really invest on my own as of right now, I’ve just been saving money (about 5 grand from a summer job).

The reason I mention this is because she has a boatload of money.I recently found a house I’d love to purchase as an investment about 3 hours away from me.