Start searching online on your own for deals.

I barely get a chance to drive by the property before it is gone.Does anyone have any tips for swooping in and getting an offer in?

The pictures of your property are online and available to review for anyone.

@Luke Diamond You may have applied online which is not right way for investment property.

The other problem is there is a garage / shed in the backyard the renter lets her fiancée store his tools in, and I am going to live in the other unit so I want the garage myself, and could see them pushing back on this.

The online version of QB is too basic so don’t be tempted to save the money.

The only ones disputing are those who have zero involvement in the Mortgage Loan process, who seem to be oblivious as to what all really goes on at lenders these days behind the scenes.Post Dodd Frank Act, HVCC and TRID, the mortgage side is a lot different than reading off a menu called the MLS, having a lockbox code and GPS, driving around doing the fun part of walking thru homes and making offers.Anyone that can flash an online FICO (Fako) score of 700 and willing to put down a deposit and with nothing more than a "desire" to buy a home can get a sales contract on a property.

@Bradlee Taing another tip as you try to tag someone here. 

Being a current college student in the middle of my career, I was mainly looking for any tips/tricks to get started while still in school.

Tell her Ken Riedel says hey.This blog won't allow me to post her contact info, but you can find her online.