It is also at a very good location with plenty of rentersI've always read/heard about just putting down as little as possible but could I potentially buy the first property then cash out-refinance or get a HELOC or is that too dangerous in the beginning.Would appreciate help for someone starting out in their real estate journey!

There are fewer things I dislike more than talking to an overly aggressive salesperson. 

Early in one's adult life there are naturally fewer references.

The issue is with cheaper markets comes more dangerous tenants.

There are approximately 45% fewer listings in the greater Sacramento area year to date.

You're right that everyone above 18 must be named in order to get them evicted (only in the foreclosure setting).One way I have found helpful is to contact the police department and see if they'd be willing to accompany me to the property to conduct an on-site inspection (to make sure there are no dangerous conditions inside the property) and to get the names of the individuals inside.If you have occupants living in the property that are not named defendants, all you need to do is get a supplemental order of possession naming them.

.* C Class properties are typically older properties, built 30+ years ago with much fewer amenities, if any; rents are lower than B Class buildings and usually have more deferred maintenance and a lower occupancy rate.

In the Myrtle Beach area, you will not have a problem finding Short Term Rentals in danger of being banned.

You definitely want to take fewer risks on the purchase if you need more predictable expenses.

The better they are, the fewer deals they don't have closed on.