Find an agent you connect with and understands your goals and start or continue to grow your portfolio.

My understanding is many homes cost more to move than they are worth. 

By my understanding, they pay a fee to apartments for the background check and application, right?

Hi Ayyoub Research is the key, Conduct thorough market research to understand why the competing property is listed at a lower rent, Consider any improvements or upgrades that could enhance the appeal of your property to potential tenants, If you're unable to match the lower rental rate of the competing property, consider other incentives to attract tenants, such as offering a shorter lease term, including utilities in the rent, or providing additional amenities.Hope it helps.

Would attending a real estate school or taking specific courses be beneficial in understanding the fundamentals?

I understand your excitement about taking the plunge into real estate investing.  

I understand your excitement about taking the plunge into real estate investing.

I just didn't understand when I asked the lender if she could price the interest rate at a lower purchase price and she did and the rate actually went up even more . 

Otherwise it's going to be super overwhelming trying to understand a half dozen markets.Once you determine what city you'll be investing in you can start drilling down.

Also, what this bunch may not understand is that many times you pull your comps before going to the subject property.