@Stephen Brown congrats on getting the deal done.While this deal is still fresh in your head, I encourage you to write down what went right with the deal and more importantly, focus on area that didn't go as you anticipated.Before going under contract on the next asset, adjust your DD timeline accordingly.

Comments are not very encouraging.

I have also set up two open house viewings, and have encouraged the potential tenants to fill out the application prior and hand it in and pay the day of the viewing if they decide they like the property. 

I have already started using it, it is actually encouraging, according to that site it won't take me as long as I thought to get debt-free and get my finances in order.

So in discussing a deal I posted for input, I was encouraged to ask this question on the forum.

I would definitely encourage you to get your 4 yr.  

Combine this with the low down payment options and it is easy to understand why conventional financing is what people normally choose while it is available.Depending on where you are at in the process of getting approved, I would encourage you to find a mortgage broker. 

I wanted to share this article because it was interesting, informative, and encouraging enough to share with my fellow Bigger Pockets members.

Based on what I’ve read in Rich Dad, Grant Cardone and Brandon Turner all encourage a college education but also say it may not be necessary.   

Of course a great sponsor can turn bad, and some here can probably share stories of that happening.I also always encourage people to ask about financial protections/processes of the sponsor.