Then you get a call from Pro Seniors or Housing Opportunities Made Equal.

Then packaged a few such properties together, went to a bank and refinanced them out and then tried to find a new property to put those private lenders on.Admittedly, we usually left some of our own money in the properties (our average all in price is about 82% of the ARV) but we had some money to work with which not everyone does (why I recommend house hacking to start for most).

Only bad tenants live in bad neighborhoods no matter how nice the house.

The main part of house is renovated and rented out.

Vegas is great for rent-by-the-room style house hacks and MTRs. 

For example, when you call Apple support your call is first picked up by an IVR that sounds like a real person who routes your call.

I think VA is a better market in terms of price growth vs MD, and a lot of my investor clients agree.In terms of local networks for mentorship/networking/guidance, there are two I know of in NoVa that I have personally been to:NOVA REI Meetups - they meet at Tysons Mall once a month.Cash Flow Breakfast Clubs - there are a few locations including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, etc.

There are some indications that they may not sign, some personal family stuff that I don't want to get into. 

That could be a pro or a con depending on your personal feelings about being involved in your property management. 

The housing authority is paying rent on behalf of this tenant.