My understanding is this is called seasoning and some banks have 6 month to 1 year criteria in place you need to wait.  

I understand what works for one may not work for another.

I feel like my understanding of the business has increased substantially in these 3 short months but I believe it is now time to take the next step and get myself out there.

I understand building in additional income, but I think you are doing a long term dis-service to yourself in that respect.  

I can understand that decision even if history indicates that San Diego will be the better investment (past performance does not necessarily indicate future performance).The verifiable facts are that San Diego has been a very good long term buy n hold locale (especially for financed buy n hold) and that there are indicators indicating it will continue to be a good long term buy n hold locale.

@Lane Kawaoka I understand the competition side, but as a beginner I don't believe going over 25 units will be wise.

Understand that by doing that, the city may require additional repairs to the structure if they see anything out of code. 

. - I can understand the NDA but the non-compete agreement is odd.

I understand that unpleasant truths about getting into real estate.

I understand there are typically clauses providing coverage to buyers during catastrophic events (forces of nature), but was interested in hearing how it has or would play out.We're currently set to close on a sale on September 19th in Niceville and pick up another property on the 11th of October in Pensacola; with Irma and José on their way, we're anxious about how it will impact the deals (either positively or negatively).