If there is no financial penalty I would definitely shop around and, hopefully get seek out a better loan for you. 

We are extremely excited to take this next step to financial freedom and can't wait to own property all over DFW!! 

I am looking for financial tips for my particular situation....I am a firefighter and also a self employed business owner.

One of the worse things a new investor can do is try to learn the game with a financial monkey on your back.For any other questions you have; I'm happy to connect with you on the phone or in person to help point you in the right direction. 

Now that I’m a new dad, I’m reinvigorated to reach my financial goals of generating enough passive income from REI that I no longer need my 9-5.

I am looking for financial tips for my particular situation....

I don't really have much real advice here, but on top of what the others have said, I'd recommend doing some research into the stats about the influence of money coming down from Vancouver.

You need no experience with an apartment complex with multiple units where one vacancy does not hurt so bad financially. 

The goal would be to ultimately invest into rental properties and such so I could become financially independent.

Just because of the financial impact.Nursing and real estate agent are both demanding professions.