That roughly equates to what I had down + closing costs in to buy these properties!

Of course, contingencies are just one small part of the equation in finding the right property for you, but I would recommend that if you are starting out by buying real estate, that you clarify upfront with the seller which contingencies are covered, before you reach the stage of putting a property under contract. 

It’s the labor part of the equation that is always the trickiest part.

You can have more than 1 VA loan at a time, but there is a math equation when it comes to your entitlement and the county limits in your area to really dial that in.  

That is a big variable in this equation.

Here is the equation to paid marketing success.

Many new investors don't take a hard enough look and end up with a property that doesn't cash flow, so it's awesome that you're doing this much due diligence upfront.I reside in GJ and have many local rentals, and I'd say that your rent estimate is spot on at $1,200.Your insurance quote seems a bit high, most of my landlord policies equate to ~$40-$50 / month.

Education/knowledge is only part of the equation for success.  

It's really about the equation of income/expense that matters to investors. 

As a small part of our investment portfolio, the vacation rental market has provided great diversity.On the other side of the equation, we love staying in owner-occupied Air BnBs when traveling.