This particular area in our market doesn't have cheaper 3 bedroom 2 bathroom homes so there's a nice sweet spot in the market.

A lot of people don't even know some of the more creative properties you can buy with a VA loan (like mixed use or even a 6 unit apartment complex if you combine VA entitlement with another soldier).

Areas with a healthy balance of supply and demand will have more motivated sellers and active buyers.Consider Price Points: Target markets where homes are priced in the sweet spot for investors, often between $100k and $300k.

BRRRR is a grind and you can't do it using Zillow and email.here's what you will have to do to be successful:-you will have to find the sweet spot BRRRR deal - a house that is distressed enough for the seller to sell below market, but not so distressed that the rehab is impossible. these deals aren't on the MLS, and they are tough to find. how will you find one?

I’d rather have the hard truth than a sweet lie.

However I am concerned about getting too burned...I have now had numerous dealing with the sis and I realize she is consumate liar and can't be trusted.thanks all for your quick feedback.would you sell to her and be rid of it - or try to fight those leases and win a sweet 3 family?

I really like mixed-use.

I have a small mixed use apartment/commercial property, and another commercial property with 2 office suites.

its great that you are taking the leap into Real Estate investment, and Venice Florida, its an interesting market with its mix of vacation and long-term rental opportunities.Given the current market conditions you are describing - stagnant with a surplus of inventory - there might be some advantages to exploring both vacation and long term-rentals.  

Mix of hard money and cash personal funds How did you add value to the deal?