Could I have made more cash by managing the property myself since it is brand new, built 2014, 5 beds/ 2.5 bath Norfolk, Va?  

Im brand new and still have a lot to learn, but on a rental property a 1% drop can be a very big deal if you are buy and hold.

Any tips for brand new investors, I'm all ears.

There is a renter in place paying $850/mo on a brand-new one year lease.

I am trying to do two things at once here. Learn about real estate investing and also find a new home to live in. Currently renting but would like to find a multifamily to serve my dual purpose.A nice looking 6BR/3BA ...

In my hometown of Orlando, there are brand new units like this being built on downtown area lots where both halves are pretty large homes and have a decent backyard ect, because they "eliminate" half of the side yard that would normally be between the houses. 

Hi Michael,I see lots of investors are buying brand new homes from builders.

Hello, I am an investor from Maryland that just moved to Texas, I am starting brand new in Texas and learning and trying to make it happen, will like to learn from bigger pocket about Texas market and best way to start.

Since you are a brand new landlord, I recommend that you spend some time reading the landlord forums here on BP and some of the blogs and podcasts relating to best practices of screening tenants. 

Buying on terms and renting out would be a great way to get startedI coach 1 on 1 but brand-new people is really hardI think your best bet is to hang out at REIA's, get licensed, do joint ventures with people, and learn from experienced peopleGood luck