Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by @Brandon Turneror The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

That being said, i am trying my best to read between the lines and apply what i can here.....apply might be a strong word at the moment for all i have done is really educate myself as much as i can daily, no real actionable steps have been taken on my part to be a more confident real estate investor.I currently have next to no money saved, but saving as much as i can 15% of my small wage at work, and it slowly builds, i have rocked at bringing my credit score up from a hurting 595 to a 742 within 6 months and now working on getting credit available to me. 

Is there a more accurate way to find owner contact information than a Skip Trace?

I just told my property manager about 30 minutes ago to accept the neighbor's $700 reimbursement for damages*  I am also reaching out to my realtor for a more solid CMA. 

However, even knowing that, there is still the decision as to whether it’s better to take on a more expensive property that will attract a higher rent, or two or more smaller ones that may have a higher rent to value ratio even though the rents are lower.

As time goes on if a more thorough validation process is not in place, I can see this affecting your credibility.

If I were you I'd look for a more accommodating agent.As for commissions in the San Antonio market, there is no "set" or "Standard" commission.

But getting from them requires a more expensive product. 

The brokerage I chose though had training and partnership opportunities, many top agents I could learn from, as well as a more recognized brand that is very active in the local community on many levels.

In South African usage, the term bridging finance is more common, but is used in a more restricted sense than is common elsewhere.