After you have that initial call with our team, drop me a message so we can connect directly to make sure you have a clear vision on what the next steps are to accomplish your goals.Regardless of how you ultimately decide to get started in REI, the first investment property is so essential to get under your belt mentally & emotionally. 

My main goal is to get this house rented so I can start shopping for my first duplex...

I've checked out the website for a few days and just now clicked on "Get Started"   I gave them my budget and VA eligibility and location. 

BP is a wonderful place for gaining knowledge and building your team as you start out in RE investing. 

If I could rewind 15 years and start over again, here are the things I would focus on:1) Buy an easy cosmetic rehab.

Where do I start?

I invest in the tristate and started out in CT.

Do you recommend starting with a long-term rental for a rookie?

The 1st month rent needs to then be paid 72 hours prior to lease start date.

. $1 million legit properties would all start appraising at $800k, and now if appraiser is forced to purchase it at 90% they pay $720k for a $1 million property.I think that's interesting that your appraisers don't know the value.