I want to jump in and get started but am worried that I may mess up our chances for financing a new home if I buy y first investment property.

These folks will be responsible for protecting your asset physically and financially so taking your time to deep-dive into some research before making any moves will increase your chances of success when you're out-of-state - it is not impossible!

Would refinancing really hurt my chances to add to my portfolio?

@Marisa Alvarez99% chance this is a breach according to local legislation.

That is to say, either a seller, buyer, or one with equitable interest. 

Originally posted by @Chance Hughes:As a young man (20 years old), what would be the best option to begin investing.

Chances are they'll be happy to provide that. 

If the home’s pipes are galvanized steel, there's a good chance that scaly minerals in the water have built up inside the pipes.

You have a better chance of running over a water buffalo on your way into work tomorrow than dying from corona.  

As long as you've done your homework and  are armed with additional highly relevant data for them to consider (and to manage their risk with), there's usually a good chance you'll squeeze a little more out.