We've used a lot of VA's and like anything else, you get what you pay for.In addition, the biggest challenge is getting someone to do things the way you want them done.Ever get a solicitation call from someone you couldn't understand, was obviously just reading a script or was not making sense? 

If you already have a property under contract or have a property in mind that you see as 60k all in you should build in 10-15% in additional costs as a contingency fund because things happen. 

There’s a quadplex on the market now for $299K, but won’t be available long.If you have any additional questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.I wish you all the best.

Right now, you are investing and aren't paying additional tax--think about that.Also, one little explained aspect is the carried over PAL is also useful to reduce your taxes when you goto sell. 

Renovated each unit as they opened up which created additional value through increased rents.

Personally that's what I did for my first investment and after that I started acquiring rentals in and out of state but you can't go wrong either way.

If I get the place rented at the amount discussed with the property manager, I'd be basically breaking even.Obviously, the first order of business is to get the first rental property filled, but I'm wondering how I should go about acquiring the next property.

If you add additional bedrooms, I would also consider the bedroom-to-bathroom ratio so you don't have too many roommates needing to share a bathroom.

Our family trust did a 1031 exchange 5 years ago, one of the assets we acquired was a parcel.

I need additional funds to finish my basement, and to start builiding a new house on the lot next door to my present three family.