All Forum Posts by: Hamp Lee III

I wish you were in San Antonio!

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Using your VA loan benefit is another great way to get started in real estate investing.

I'm active duty Air Force with four properties. Three are with my VA loan.

I wish you all the best!

Welcome to BiggerPockets!

Have you thought about using your VA home to purchase a property?

I'm active duty Air Force and have four properties. Three are with VA loans. It's a great way to get started in real estate.

I wish you all the best.

I haven’t listed with the base housing office yet. My properties have property managers and are rarely vacant.

Glad to see you’re learning a lot and on your way to financial freedom!

Congrats!

Consider going with a property management company now that you’re deploying soon. You may not be able to address issues in a timely manner when they come up. They will help with what I’m sharing below (or should).

Consider your pricing to ensure it’s competitive with the local rents.

Post on military sites as well.

As you said, get professional photos ASAP.

I'm active duty Air Force with four properties. Three are VA loans.

I wish you all the best.

I recommend starting local with your VA loan. It's a great way to get started in real estate. Look for a multifamily property if you can. Even if you purchase with a single family home, it's a start.

I'm active duty Air Force with four properties. Three are VA loans.

PM me if you have questions.

I wish you all the best. 

It depends on your “ideal tenant” and strategy once you PCS.

Would you be looking to rent to single officers going through training, military families with children, medical corps personnel TDY to Ft Sam Houston for several months, maybe even an AirBnB near Lackland, etc.?

You’re asking the right question…

I'm active duty Air Force with three rental properties, and I have three VA loans.

Sometimes purchasing a home that’s close to turnkey may work if the numbers do. Make sure you run rental comps as you look to purchase. Numbers can change but you’ll have an idea of what to expect going in.

I wish you all the best.

Thanks for sharing!

I wish you all the best.

Welcome to BiggerPockets!

I wish you all the best in your investing journey!

Welcome to BiggerPockets!

If your girlfriend qualifies (enough time in service), she can use her VA loan. I'm active duty Air Force and used my VA loan a few times.

You can also check out NACA.com. They say they have America's best mortgage.

Plus, there may be down payment resources from the state as well.

I hope this helps.

I wish you all the best.