I guess if I want to fully proceed I’d need to either get my existing tenants written authorization to keep electronic copies of the lease as original or just wait until they move out/resign.

I should probably wait to post until I'm settled a little bit, but I'm fairly anxious at this point.

@Robert Wooden I currently like Everett, WA. It's

NOTE: This does not mean what they think they can get for the property financed by anyone...... it's what they think they can get for the property.... it may require waiting on the right buyer)So each method is different and each has a different purpose.

Should I use the money from my investment account or wait til I save the rest of the money for down payment which may take 2 months? 

Jackson Pontsler You missed option#3 and #4Network with others in real estate such as note investors who may have to foreclose on a property and look to sell it to other investorsHold on to your $ and wait till the market softens.

I  had no idea I could set up key word indicators on my profile, and that sounds like a fantastic way to keep me active on the forums instead of trying to sort through the thousands of threads. 

But, I'd have to wait 6 months. 

Why not wait around for a few more applicants?

It is better to wait for a good tenant than rush to rent your home out to a bad one.