I had one recently, took me a few weeks to get it cleared up but instantly repaired my credit. 

what is the number of recent sales in that price range?

*Side note I have access to the VA loan as a recent Army vet.

I recently purchased a MFR and have a leak in the roof. 

Here are some details that I know of:Property: SFR 3/2Current Loan Balance: ~$247,000Current Rate: 8% (yes, that's right) they can't refinance they've looked into it already.Current Payment: ~$2200.00 p/m Current Status: VacantRent for the area: ~$1600.00Repairs: ~$8k+ (according to a recent bid from a contractor)ARV: ~$277,000Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Hey Jared, I am in the same boat early 20s, and just recently jumped in.

Recently in one of the podcasts I heard a reference to the "thumbtack" app.

You have to look for recently sold properties. 

I recently purchased a duplex to owner occupy and have been living there since December 2017.

Other cities that are getting some attention are Indianapolis, Kansas City, and more recently Jackson, MS & Birmingham, AL.