I'm mid 30's and have work construction my whole life. Mainly civil construction and the last 10-years swimming pool and landscape design/build in Phoenix and Southern Florida. I'm looking to venture out on my own and start my side hustle and let it gradually grow into a full time hustle.
I'm fortunate enough to have a job that is commission based and allows me to bring home a significant enough income that I don't have to stress about money and have some savings as well allows me plenty of flexibility and free time throughout the week. I have access to the VA loan and was thinking of "House Hacking" I think they call it. Live in it for 1-2 years (I think its 2 years with a VA loan) and rehab it while living there.
Unfortunately with our current crisis on the Corona-virus I foresee a lot more houses back on the market and better inventory in the near future.
With that being said, I am looking for some feedback on some of the industries largest struggles? Or what are a few things that completely blindsided what you originally had planned or thought? Are there any industry pet peeves or unspoken rules of the trade? Are there any items/tasks/projects/responsibilities that you expected to be difficult that ended up being easy or making yourself more money than anticipated?
Thank you for any feedback! I recently discovered @BiggerPockets .com and still learning my way around but finding it to be pretty awesome! Its so refreshing to find a community that isn't cramming a $$$ seminar down your throat. Its even more rare to find an interactive community with people providing great feedback!
