My biggest fear is I will purchase a property and won't be able to rent it at 1k or 900 due to so much lower competition for the same specs in the same neighborhood. 

I’m guessing MF, which is why I’m wondering if splitting the deed to two SFR would increase the comps drastically.Also, on a non-primary residence, would airbnb revenue work to refinance or do you need lease in place?

Think of it this way, a lender is the biggest investor in the deal.

The biggest challenge since buying the property has been staying motivated to rent it out.

@Dillon HutsellIt's by far and away the biggest life change you will encounter, but it will teach you a discipline that you take from your military life and incorporate into how you invest.

Contractors have been my biggest struggle in this flip.

One of the biggest lessons learned from this deal was getting it to pass inspection.

One of the biggest lessons learned from this deal was getting it to pass inspection.

The biggest obstacle, and the biggest reward is found in matching you, the property, and the manger together.  

Schedule flexibility in your main profession is one of the biggest advantages one can have when getting into real estate.