Generally, SBA loans can only be used directly for real estate purchases if the loan is being used to purchase a facility for a non-real estate investment business that will owner-occupy at least 51% of the property.

The best part is that the debt will be reported to the credit reporting agencies and it will stay on the tenant's credit report for up to seven years.

It will also most likely be my last year of playing baseball here as well.

The above link is a property that I found in my local and believe it might be a good first start into the real estate industry. 

If they delay or are hesitant to give up some of this info, it could be an indicator that the property isn't as good as they say.

We allow a payment plan but the rent has to be paid in full by the end of the month. 3.

If you don't need assistance marketing the property and just filling out paperwork with a tenant you found, many agents will charge you a flat fee that may be cheaper than an attorney. 

Ask that these expenses be covered under your liability coverage, as the leak was not caused by your renters, but it  did necessitate the moving of items to prevent further damage. 

The interest rates and payments substituting either option will be higher than your mortgage.

Others just want the highest marketed return they see on the internet.And as for your investment focus: that really needs to be decided by you.