Some will offer fixed rates if you will go conventional and purchase with your personal name instead of an LLC, but not many in my market will offer fixed rates if you are using an LLC. 

You will find some burned out landlords, some divorces, some inherited property in any list that you pull   My parents lived in Waukesha, I haven't been there in years but it is a nice town that should have some off market inventory for you.

I had people tell me that no deals, little inventory, I told them what to do..they sent me a message, that they made over 100k on each deal and thanked me.

In 2011-13 it was way worse, I lived in the American Can Building -  Considering the lack of inventory elsewhere in Cincy it should turn around. 

OR - if your VA is tied up on the initial property, you will use the 40K as a down payment on a conventional loan.  

They range from 1300-1900 sq feet and avg purchase price is about $110k with conventional financing in place. 

Can these properties be consolidated, or would two separate mortgages (FHA + conventional at 3% down) be a good option?

Does anyone know if it is generally acceptable to a lending bank to use my (primary residence) HELOC as proof of cash reserves when applying for a rental property buy and hold conventional loan? 

As a newer investor, I sometimes feel like I have no idea how to manage the risks of Section 8, its only for the pro's.What are the keys to managing the risks that come with Section 8 vs. other more conventional tenants in your opinion?

I've heard a lot about how sitting on low taxed vacant land is bad for tenants and buyers, it keeps inventory low and prices up.