While you can definitely find a deal on the MLS, the biggest problem is finding a seller who is motivated to sell, which is not easy to gauge by looking at a screen. 

My plan is to do the BRRRR strategy.Any way, one of my biggest concerns is getting the financing, I have saved about 10k of start up money and I'm hoping to do a FHA loan for the first house.

The biggest challenge was getting the tenant out.

The 2 biggest considerations we see investors face (in my narrowly defined bubble) are #'s 3 & 4 that Dave listed above

Far too many simply believe their biggest issue will be finding the money to invest.

I highly suggest using BP - lots of podcasts, great forums, etc. here - a great place to get ideas and questions answered.I also suggest checking out the local investment clubs - the biggest two are Pittsburgh REIA and ACRE.

I am going through some analysis-paralysis and second-guessing myself, as this will be one of the biggest financial decisions my husband and I will be making - aside from buying our primary residence - which I wish we could do all over again with what I now know.

I am living in my second VA currently.)You would have to move into the second property since for VA you have to be purchasing a home to live in but there is nothing from my process that indicates you have to commit to staying there for a specific time forever.So depending on how much you can get approved for after your 1st, buy the biggest MF you can on the 2nd.

I believe the casinos are not really attracting a lot of attention anymore, so that probably means less employment in that area versus the last 5-10 years.

I think your biggest challenge is deciding what you want to achieve.