Quote from @Obed Calixte: There are a ton of free tenant applications online and through property management software companies such as turbotenant, rentspree, zillow etc.You will want your application to meet any state specific guidelines (if applicable). 

Quote from @Lee Banks: Hi my name is Lee I'm looking too buy my first rental property and but I feel as if I need a mentor to watch, I still need to learn the basics of real-estate does anyone in New York do programs or mentorships and where would you start if you first started real-estate today  Hello Lee,I'd recommend looking up local meetups here on BP, meetup.com and, eventbrite.You can also call around to speak with RE investors and professionals in your target market to begin making connections.With so much available information online, I'd recommend speaking to a few people and doing independent research before committing to mentorships.

I'm in the knowledge gathering phase - more time I spend here in BP and other online sources, more I am realising there is a lot more to this than simply buying something off of redfin and renting out

There are also online platforms that will handle managing security deposit compliance, refunds, etc. like rentable.com

I do SMS, cold call, mail, online, wholesalers, etc.

I purchased my first investment property through an online auction for delinquent property tax.

Look up the loan officer and not the company (do they have any online reviews or social media presence; if possible look up their production numbers to see if they are any good)4.

I am looking at listings online, running my numbers.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

MOST things you read online say the VA assumable loan is intended for primary residence and you must occupy the home for certain amount of time.However, according withroam.com which specializes in VA/FHA loan assumptions, you can assume va loans for investment.