Newb to the game in the great PNW

[Clayton Swansen]

Hi all! Just here to introduce myself to the community. I have an interest in learning all I can about purchasing rental properties, as well as a first home. I have a number of questions about real estate and acquiring a home loan for the first time. My end goal is to eventually start a small business acquiring rental properties using the BRRRR strategy. So if anyone has any information they would be willing to share on the following questions, I would be very grateful!

First and most importantly, I am starting with very little capital in my corner... like none. Is it possible to break into the real estate game without any money? If it is, is it just a terrible idea?

Second question... I have a VA loan available to me. I am wondering about the positive aspects of using this product, but most importantly I want to know all the negatives as well. The research I have done on the web has mostly turned up generic articles that just tend to repeat themselves a lot... but I would like to connect with someone who has dealt with VA loans, and can help me really understand the ups and downs, as well as how best to utilize the product.

I'm sure that I am not using the forum properly, so I do apologize in advance. I shall learn and improve! Thanks everyone!