Thanks @Scott Trench .I've been lurking for a while, and I can see this is an awesome place to learn.I want to make the transition to starting my portfolio.

Are there any tips someone has for what questions to ask them, how to ask, and how to smoothly transition the discussion to a sell.

But that is work many eventually transition into rentals for the long term.

As soon as you make improvements that will justify higher rents, you will raise the bar on the cash flow collection over time.And there will be an additional increase when you upgrade and transition from your current apartment.So, the triplex purchase will look much better from a cash flow perspective in the future.Good luck and best wishes, the take away from this is that you educated yourself, took action, used a VA loan and now look to build upon your REI experience.

Most start out working a w-2, then we transition.  

well cool as in neat.bought an airplane there and spent a week in transition training..

I can see how that makes sense, and hope to transition to more focus on the business side of things.

Ill be keeping a lookout on this thread if you have any questions about my transition.

(I also think that the next generation is more interested in public transit than private cars so real estate that is close to good public transit or a walkable community is well positioned for appreciation.)

Here is the skinny:Single family house in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada (Nice B neighbourhood, close to schools, transit).A little background on Alberta.