Feel free to direct message me with more details so I can better assist you.

SMS, Direct mail, facebook ads? 

Some facts/info you may already know but if not:1) You assume the loan from the servicing bank, meaning you will work directly with the servicing bank.You assume the loan amount, but still need to come up with the difference of the VA loan amount and the sales price, in your case 172K. 2) No one will finance the entire remaining 172K amount.

That’s like depositing $300 into a savings account every month.Plus, it’s an investment property, so you can depreciate it to save on taxes.More Than $1,500This isn’t just about making $1,500 in rent—it’s about building long-term wealth.

Follow the step for the deposit-even if it is to send a registered letter to their last known address stating that the deposit was used for outstanding rent and whatever damages or cleaning was needed (itemize it). 

Direction Cracks that run diagonally or horizontallyCracks that run at a 45-degree angleOther signs Cracks that appear suddenlyMultiple cracks, especially if clustered togetherCracks that widen over timeDoors and windows that don't close properlySagging ceilings or leaning wallsSigns of water leakage  -------------------------------------Just annoying stuff...fun, huh?

Nomad also held the renter's deposit hostage even after I cleared the transfer with no damages to be charged.I had to remind Nomad there is a difference between “can” and should” , while you “can” hold a deposit longer it “should” only be done when there is a question about damages.My bank liked the guarantee, the disorganization inside Nomad and the horrible vendor management would cause me not to use them again.

To be direct, I give this same advice to investors who ultimately realize they want to be passive.  

This community will offer you so much value - don't be afraid to drop your questions here or reach out to any of the folks above directly.

All of you have great summaries of what real estate investment groups are about; people who run or own them and their guests run it to better themselves by selling overpriced, overused, outdated material directed to the uneducated people who dream of being real estate entrepreneurs.