We tired to buy a triplex once, but luckily we lost the bidding war, because it caught fire shortly after that.  

I've been outbid on numerous properties with very mediocre numbers.

There are certainly some areas with very inexpensive rental homes that are tpyically in what are considered war zones.

This led to a mild bidding war.-- I am using my veteran's VA mortgage guaranty to buy it so I'll live on the remodeled side and pocket the other side's rent.

It is also a good idea to join Lifestyles also as it is where I got started and probably how numerous others got started. 

I was hoping the inclusion of all of these will show estate representatives that I can offer numerous services if reaching out.

I guess if Ben can offer 2 Million less than asking because it makes sense numerically then I shouldn't feel bad about 25k.

Also, not to nitpick but most veterans I know have been quite successful after leaving the military, I don't know that I would label them as an entire class of low income tenant though numerically speaking I know there are many who fit the bill.

There are numerous online payment calculators, too, but you really want to get and learn Excel or some similar program. 

There are likely numerous companies that provide this service.