Are they licensed which means state MLO and NMLS registration if they are it has to be on the first page of their website by law. 

But because two investors own the majority of the units in this complex, they keep the condo fees at $150/month (about half the area average).

That of course means a tenant, seller, buyer, lawyer etc will not find it if it is in the Pro area and people are more apt to "Say things they may not necessarily say in an open forum"

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

But make sure the gun is locked away before terminating the lease..I mean who  knows?

Also would appreciate any tips about how to find and keep tenant in long run. 

HI Blake,You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

This means that you may not have enough purchasing power to take down a 1-4 unit property VA.

If you're able to keep it relatively private, I'd highly recommend it.  

This ensures they are keeping an eye on everything, they get to see what it's like to be a landlord, they have to take responsibility for the lawn and other maintenance, they will learn to deal with people issues, and more.