Any 'never again' horror stories I should be aware of?

Oh, and by the way, I'm well aware that I misspelled "Vietnam", but I couldn't figure out how to go back and edit the headline. doh!

There are not any established turnkey flippers in this market that I am aware of. 

There is no law that says you must advertise the listing everywhere.Charlie, be aware that Section 8 is not "automatic", hands-off, guaranteed rent as some unknowing landlords assume. 

Find one that works for you to keep track of what youre spending every month - you'll cut way back on or prevent the spending creep as you become more conscious and aware of your spending. 

I had heard that there are fees involved and I'm aware that a broker has to hold your license.

Self awareness is very important.

Be aware that a number of the homes that burnt down have substandard Fire Department access.

@Wayne brooks @Wayne Brooks i've made plenty offers and i work closely with 2 different lenders.The main purpose of this post was to get different views on states that are potential lanes for investments and or investors that are already invested in some states with insight to share or properties that they would like to make me aware of as a pointer 

The portfolio products that I am aware of require you to wait 12 months for seasoning to go on appraised value versus purchase price, except the situation I mentioned above.