A suggestion I would have for you being new to the REI industry besides BP would be to find a local mentor (not a paid guru.)

Fortunately there was a nice little element in the mortgage industry at that time that let a newly minted professional, right out of school, with no income history, qualify for a jumbo loan - The no-doc Alt-A loan.

Fortunately there was a nice little element in the mortgage industry at that time that let a newly minted professional, right out of school, with no income history, qualify for a jumbo loan - The no-doc Alt-A loan!

Are there no uniform rules across the industry?  

I am an investor living in California trying to utilize the BRRR strategy in Virginia.

I personally think partnering is critical in this industry, if you're looking to grow/scale. 

I utilize this and it offers up to $1mil in protection, which is good enough for me for the time being (as I only put down 25%).

@Viktoria Barrett it will cost you an MLS subscription, a local Realtor association due, and possibly an eKey monthly fee depending on what brokerage you join.The classes to get your Realtor license are a good way to learn about the industry. 

Are there any owner-paid utilities?

Does the Bigger Pockets Landlord Forms include residential and commercial forms (such as retail or industrial)?