Newark and the surrounding area might be your best bet in that price range. 

I bet you could pay a good one $200 to teach you their methods via screen share.Caveat, making market research easy will involve the cost of subscribing to a big data service...

Your best bet is to find a flipper and try to work for them or help their business in some capacity (other than working full time, which I know is tough in college).

Selling is your best bet as mentioned

I have never dealt with VA mortgages, but I would bet a lot of money that there is a clause prohibiting junior liens or deed transfers without the loan being paid off.

A desirable market where you can live in your investment is a pretty safe bet. 

I'd consider outside that but not knowing the state as well as I plan to eventually I figure it's a safer bet to get this first deal closer to a metro area. 

@Ismael Jimenez wow; I think your best bet is to dispute the appraisal and show that your building is most comparable to #5.

-smart-all-in-one-washer-and-dryer.wfc8090gx.htmlYou'll still need water, a drain and dryer vent, but my bet is that you'll get something additional in rent, so it's a matter of when the break-even point is.

@Alexander Rey My bet would be that JEA or power company will require a Safety Inspection, which will cost you a few bucks.