I continued looking at houses even though I didn't think I'd be ready to find my next property anytime soon as I had completed all the renovations on the first property myself while being full-time active duty military.

A really good book to read  is Rich Dad Poor Dad .

I'm ready to lock up some homes. 

So if this is your first investment, you will create a time buffer which allows you to continue to learn, build your network, save money and figure out what your strategy will be without jumping into your next investment before you are ready and able. 

Keep in mind that most of their homes will not qualify for conventional financing so you’ll have to have everything ready to go with an investor friendly bank before you bid.

Lot of people here are ready to hep when you  need it

The property is also move in ready, but is slightly dated so I would move into a unit renovated it, then move to another and bump up rent slightly until all are renovated.

You think you’re ready, but maybe you are still a little nervous.

You think you’re ready, but maybe you are still a little nervous.

Biggerpockets also has a calculator you can use to analyze deals and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.