I believe they also just came out recently with a statement that VA buyers are allowed to pay their own reasonable buyer's agent fees, although seller can still pay them if negotiated. 

If at the end of the year I have ended up not making as much as my expenses is it technically considered a loss or since I own the house, has the house provided me more income?

New investors can go at there own pace, build relationships, and get better deals on materials and labor. 

I work for a small but mighty management company owned and operated by veterans.

@Allan Wu take into consideration that tenants are not going to be as careful as you would be, so make sure your lease states no flushable wipes, paper towels, feminine products, etc., that easily clog and that they’re responsible for repair if used.

I am 25 years old, since I was 9 my dad made me read the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and 1 year an a half ago I was transferred to USA from work, in that book he talks about financial freedom and real state, so  I recently bought the book how to invest in real estate, by Joshua and Brando (I am still on page 120) however with each page my interest increased, which lead me to this forum. 

My first rationale is the smaller homes will attract the type of tenet I’d prefer compared to the larger home I currently own which would be larger families.

Outside of real estate, I own a restaurant and event venue where I am the head chef and everything else that comes with running the company.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Depends on the laws in your state.

I've managed multi family units and I owed my own single family rentals.