Can't you only have 1 FHA loan at a time.

Exciting times ahead as you embark on your real estate journey.

So far in the past 5 years, we haven't had any issues, but you're right, all is takes is one time and things can hit the fan really quick.  

Norfolk is an urban area, so there are several gnnd homes available at any given time.

Go to the auction 2-3 times before you ever bid. 

The lawn that was destroyed was professional landscaped.  

Not sure if I’d want to sign a one-year lease with anyone but a working professional or someone that is placed there by insurance or corporate housing. 

I don't have very much money so the big cities that you mentioned are out of question for.I'm looking in smaller cities/towns to invest in where the housing market isn't crazy expensive.

Can we use the step up on this year's taxes and still not have to pay capital gains until the time the home is sold? 

If you were not notified, and they simply stopped.....its time to start digging to make sure something is amiss.