@Navid SadighiYou're asking the right questions, just don't forget about the tax aspect to creating additional cash flow. 

However, there are reputable websites that offer a wide range of house plans suitable for various purposes, including spec homes.

Additionally, ensuring your property is move-in ready can be beneficial.

They seem to have a good business model and one of the owners is an investor himself which is definitely a plus, but they charge a leasing fee (to find and get a qualified tenant into the property) equal to 1 month of rent, which comes out to an additional 4%-8% on top of the monthly 10% maintenance/management fee depending on how long the tenant stays.

The VA loan is a powerful tool with a lot more to offer than most people are aware of, a good agent will help you maximize its potential to kick start your REI journey. 

@Jason ReiderSome lenders will evaluate the risk differently which in this case they are not wrong because you plan on taking additional debt in the future that will have significant impact on your dti.

This book offers a non-traditional approach to a mindset shift that is conducive to producing massive results.The Richest Man in Babylon also isn't real estate specific but reading this book multiple times on your climb up the financial ladder yields different perspectives.

However, she has not paid this additional $200 by the next rent due date.

If you're making cash offers command a better price and buy properties correctly.

Additionally, they hold an annual networking event with over 1,000 like-minded people.