I was able to package three of them in one deal, which ended up breaking even/not profitable (A little bummed on this one since I think the buyer (an investor) won the better side of the deal in terms of gaining equity on the houses).

Keep this in mind when going the VA route for management.2) If a deal breaks/is no longer profitable because of Property Management Expenses, it might be best to find another deal with bigger margins.

I don't want to break the law, I just want to make a better business decision.

Unfortunately I do have a guest policy and whoever I bring in keeps breaking it. 

with the right BRRRR you will be break even, or even cash flow negative, likely for several years. and it's very hands-on and requires a lot of time and effort.the same with flipping. 

I am a newbie ready to start learning and investing so I have started my journey here.  

There's very little inventory in my area right now, and honestly after a decade of renovations I need a break anyway.

I am not sure if you have a VA rating, but if you do in Texas you can receive a property tax break.  

I have been researching this a lot lately because I feel this could not only shelter me greatly in 2022, but make or break my chance of being a full time real estate investor (which Ive been chasing for 20 years now, police dont make a lot :). 

Last month, while someone was cleaning out our property in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, the place was broken into. The person stepped out briefly to get supplies, and during that time, someone broke in. There wasn...