There are multiple studies you can find online on the major markets.

Rate is 6.175% estimated mortgage is $2,900 a month.Older Property: Toano3b/2.5ba 1760 sq priced at $330KNot including any incentives but using the 6.175% rate.estimated mortgage $2,420 a monthMy current job will require me to move within the next 24 months max up to NoVA and we are looking to live around Ashburn,Va where rent is about 2.7k+. 

Different story if a construction loan facility was not required. 

The down payment required is 25% per Fannie/Freddie rules for a 2-4 unit property.”This is from their seller agent.

"expect my insurance goes up', 'hope the property value will increase', 'hoping for fewer problems', A business is not build on hopes and expecting.Build a budget, is the expected return more than your required return?

Sellers over price the property in their mind and belief, so it requires some negotiations once they are located.There are plenty of properties that have not been on the MLS to buy, but the techniques we use to buy them means we have equity at purchase and we don't need to use banks to do so.It does require capital, and an understanding of what makes for a safe investment.

If the lender is requiring you to put 30% down on a flip, its likely because the deal itself doesn't look great and they would want you to put more 'skin in the game'. 

On what planet can you get financing for 19 properties where the bank doesn't require a full set of financial statements prepared by a CPA? 

Homes will have even more deferred maintenance and tenants will be even harder on them.Class D pretty much requires an OWNER to be on location and at the property 3-4 times/week.

The last time he ran away it required a $1000 visit to the vet.