It's hard to find a solid PM company and I love giving a shout-out to those who go above and beyond in their work.

I would rather work with someone who is willing to offer FMV or at least close to it with the understanding to the Seller that the discount is in the convenience. 

And within these areas, what property types would you recommend diving into for a solid investment?

This is why every investor should understand each investment opportunity.

For investors, making informed purchasing decisions and gaining a deep understanding of the market is essential though.

I have a solid lease template I got a lawyer to draft.

If you're the kind of person that needs hard math and graphing to understand things, this is completely the book you need on building wealth through duplex living.If your wife is behind you in this idea, and can see it as a move to financial independence, congratulations, you're in the small minority, as I am.

I understand marketing, but it just seems too good to be true.

I am fortunate to be surrounded by knowledgeable brokers, agents and hard money lenders but feel I need a solid plan in place before I attempt to tap the resources around me. 

I understand this may not be enough data to go off of, however I am wondering is it the VA who needs more training or do I need to call the list personally to see if the results vary?