You can find duplexes under $180K in C-class neighborhoods, in decent condition, that meet or exceed the 1% rule

If you fail to meet this deadline, I will file a complaint with the Virginia REALTORS."

I would just start out by meeting with bankers, telling them your goals and mentioning some of the ideas you had(FHA vs conventional) and ask for their advice.

Is it this forum, meet-ups, or just reaching out and presenting the opportunity? 

I'll be happy to meet and talk with you and explore opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

For the public unless you're attending EVERY planning commission and city council/county commissioner meeting you wont hear all of the back and forth.  

Have to ensure that with taxes and insurance added you can meet the DSCR ratio needed but you should be able to refinance out of this one.

You can have as many DSCR loans as you like as long as you meet the requirements for the product, there is no ceiling to your growth.

Our logical process:1) Use Neighborhood rankings to narrow down area of city you want to invest in2) Focus on getting to know that Neighborhood(s), so you know the good & bad streets, block-by-block.3) Be patient to acquire properties on good streets that meet your buying criteria.Our rankings are done with a "bell curve" approach.

I am 20 years old and for the last 5 months I have been learning hard money lending and I am diving into the real estate community to meet new people and learn.