The best tip?

These are good questions, but keep in mind that a month of obsessive research is still the absolute tip of the iceberg.

Let’s swap tips—I’d love to hear your thoughts!

I'm wondering how anyone does it in this area, or maybe I just have not been looking for long enough.I really would like to purchase in my area as it would be my first rental property, and I am most familiar with the northern VA area If this is not to be, I also am wondering what markets nearby would be better.I’m also in Fairfax County, and you’re absolutely right: Fairfax County and much of Northern VA are tough markets for cash flow, especially starting out without a substantial down payment.

Wondering what are the different ways everyone got the money to put down on a property and the way to finance it?

Thank you for any tips!

One tip is to start looking into meetups to connect with investors / others in the REI game (in person/online).

I'm wondering if some one can help with an explanation about why a Hotel has many rooms with tax lien on auction? 

I am working on these to see if theres is any way to approve them but I am wondering if my minimum requirements are too high for this area or if I should stick with it.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.