The one thing I did was develop some life long friendships and deep love for Memphis. 

I personally am not a fan of "old" (1920's year built) properties because they may have obsolete wiring, plumbing, windows, foundation problems, etc....yet they can have charm and are often in great locations. 

And I kind of thought you were either Mike with a different name.. or now you acknowledge a personal friend of his and thats cool.. but it does put the pieces together.

And none of my personal money ever went into the purchases except for the first one with 3% VA loan.  

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Hoping that the Bigger Pockets Community can help me navigate through this new stage in my life!

I have also been told in person by an individual that is a licensed Realtor that it is +- 600 sq ft.Can someone give a thorough explanation on the rules to finding comps?

. - The 3rd lender, on the right, with the best rate, requires that one borrower/sponsor be experienced in the asset class, and that they personally live local to the property. - 1 regional lender (Pima + 1 other county), 1 state-wide lender (AZ), and 1 national lender, not in that order, is represented here. 

I'd love some feedback online or in person. 

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.