Little did I know I was going to stumble across some books mentioning bigger pockets, start listening to their podcast, and make a post saying this house is now going to be a fix and flip!

No, banks do not allow a seller held second now a days due to risk and new guide line changes. 

I know very well all the models of house they build, so can give you an accurate estimate and guide you thru the process.Steve

The course came with PDF texts (not books) and a very lengthy excel sheet to memorize and tackle on my own.

Plenty of successful multifamily investors have written books or have podcasts where you can learn a lot for almost nothing.

Underrated book. 

Looking to build a boots on the ground team that can really guide me in the right direction and be my eyes and ears.

If it’s not a partnership or other entity then the balance is not that important, but if you’re already reconciling books and have A solid set of books it’s best to provide the balance sheet.

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.

Without this foundation any money spent on gurus, courses, books mentorships that teach techniques and methods is WASTED, even if the methodology being taught is valid.