You won't know what type of loans an individual property is a candidate for (depends on value and condition), but you'll find out the lay of the land and what kind of loan you can be approved for.And don't just go with the lender that your realtor recommends.

@Izaiah Barba -  I think every state is different and I think there's a difference in things sent manually (an individual click), vs a bulk e-mail blast.I've heard of people getting into some nasty lawsuits over this kind of stuff.  

What are my next steps to buy a portfolio as an individual W2 earner?  

John it's a complex question based on an individuals circumstances.First people need to separate ACTIVE yield versus PASSIVE yield when owning a property directly.

They have 9 duplexes on 3 individual land parcels.

I'm happy that you found BiggerPockets, welcome :) this is an amazing site to network and build relationships with other like-minded individuals.

Now go to the individual ratings where the client rated 0, 1 or 2 (out of 4 or 5) stars. 

I personally find zip codes that meet my criteria then vet individual deals.

I am looking to network virtually with individuals actively investing in out of state properties.

When the structure is serviced by an individual sewage disposal system, the applicant shall have the existing or any new system approved by the department of environmental management.