I'm working to figure out that problem set in a repeatable manner and I appreciate help/encouragement.

Whether the military folks I work with or first time buyers, non military, I always encourage house hacking using the VA loan and fha loan, respectively.

Encourage tenants to pay rent in advance.59.

Adam,My encouragement to you is to purchase and keep the property.

I've been listening to a lot of podcasts, varying from Gloom & Doom to encouraging folks that THIS is the time to make money.

I would encourage you to attend one of Brandon Turner's webinars.

I just need a kick in the butt.That first step is a tough one for me personally.If you could look back at your first step/deal/flip and give yourself one piece of advice or encouragement what would it be?

I would encourage you to spend time going through post by  @Joe Villeneuve and  @Marc Winter to see how they think and how they come to the conclusions they make when they respond to people and help people.

Like most businesses out there property management companies have many different fee models and I will encourage landlords who have a need for property managers to research different companies and make a decision based on the model that best fit your need and justify the fees. 

I would encourage you to look at the midwest.