I applaud you and your wife for thinking about this so early and your apparently great ability to save money for this next step! 

I've been dabbling in the world of RE for the past couple of years and now taking some serious steps moving forward with some MHP deals.

Each site you evaluate is another step forward and you'll learn more along the way.

Each step is a deal. 

Key Steps Before ProceedingContact the Loan Servicer: They will guide you through the assumption process and confirm whether an entity can participate.Consult an Attorney: If you’re considering title transfers or joint ventures, an attorney familiar with VA loans can help you navigate potential risks.Understand Due-On-Sale Clauses: Ensure any post-assumption changes comply with the loan terms to avoid triggering repayment demands.Final ThoughtsVA loans are a unique and valuable financing tool, but the program’s focus on personal borrowers makes entity-based assumptions unlikely.

One was the steps were a few inches off of code in height, and the railing broke when the guy fell. 

This is good to know as we map out our next steps.

When I first dove into real estate about seven years ago, I was devouring the forums and reading every BiggerPockets book I could get my hands on.

When I first dove into real estate about seven years ago, I was devouring the forums and reading every BiggerPockets book I could get my hands on.

It won't be perfect of course, but it will be a step up from the laissez faire system (or lack thereof) that we've been using in the past.