I would continue to learn and save, while narrowing your focus on a few towns rather than counties/states. 25k won't get you too far between the down payment, closing costs, and reserves.

I analyzed properties everyday, from there I would narrow down certain ones to tour,  after touring I would narrow down ones to make an offer on, I would make offers that were favorable to the return I was looking for, most offers would get rejected, but some ended up working out.I believe with the 1st property, timing was on my side.  

Just register the google voice number with Air B&B and have it forward to whatever other number you want. 

@Abby BraatenI disagree with the comments about it’s ok because they need to be on the straight and narrow.  

I would continue to narrow down desires then focus on that aspect. 

Renters by necessity are generally housed in Class B and C properties, as they provide basic housing needs and affordability.

The 1% rule, for example, is just a heuristic to help narrow down a property search. 

Educate yourself about what each facet entails, figure out which one you like the best, then narrow your focus and educate yourself and become a master.If you have a passion for this, let that passion guide you down the path of education.

This is actually a good thing as you know that in the B and C class areas there won't be more inventory coming online in the near future to compete! 

Also, nice job doing your research to narrow in on two solid markets.