My failures are very fresh :) 

Then go the store manager and ask them you are making a big purchase and you would like to get 10% off, I've gotten it, and then hit them up with the 10% at the register.

That is, unless they request that you store it for them at your expense.One month seems a long time to have kept their stuff in the property. 

I started on the MLS and have now gotten deals from friends, Realtors (they know I close on deals), and even the lady at the thrift store.

While it is fresh in your mind, sit down and write procedures for how you would do tenant screening next time.  

I joined the Marine Corps fresh out of high school in 2004.

If you have not covered up the subfloor yet, stop in to your local pet store and look for "Natures Miracle" it is an enzyme to eliminate the urine.  

Stay away from online or store bought entity packages. 

What store or website can I get the cheapest signs printed up for signs to put at  intersections for buying houses for wholesaling?

The $20k I got was from a home equity loan at 5.75% on my personal place, $260/month there.So I am cash flowing roughly $800/month from day one.....with repairs ahead of me....I figure with new baths and fresh paint and all little things done, hopefully no roof any time soon, I can raise the rents to 700 each, giving me more like $950/month cash flow.Should I do it?