My question to you what does the process look like and any tips? 

Any suggestions or tips on how to get started?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated, as I am a complete newbie.11623 Candle Ct Henrico VA #1516458Total Cash NeededBy Borrower:$32,400.00 Monthly Income:$1,250.00Monthly Expenses:$780.12Monthly Cashflow:$469.88Pro Forma Cap Rate:9.30%NOI:$10,600.00Total Cash Needed:$32,400.00Cash on Cash ROI:17.40%Purchase Cap Rate:10.39%2720 Old Point Dr, Henrico VA #1513690Total Cash NeededBy Borrower:$24,500.00 Monthly Income:$1,300.00Monthly Expenses:$946.68Monthly Cashflow:$353.32Pro Forma Cap Rate:8.48%NOI:$9,712.00Total Cash Needed:$24,500.00Cash on Cash ROI:17.31%Purchase Cap Rate:8.63%

If you have to buy a plane ticket and stay in a hotel , thats 700 bucks.  

Thanks for the tip!

You might like this: How to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessAlso, if you haven't yet, try to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

Since you're an agent (I am as well) definitely check out this guide for agents:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/08/24...A few more tips to get the most out of BP:Start here.

@Andrew LeBaronThanks for the tips!

What tips the scale either way?

They have a lot of great tips.