You could certainly invest in other markets (that are not your primary residence), but you just are not allowed to use your VA loan entitlement.Happy to connect and continue to learn about real estate investing opportunities together!

And so the cycle continues, and the standard of living in capitalist societies steadily improves... at least in markets where new construction is allowed.

After five years, I am willing to buy the other owner out or they could stay in and continue earning and enjoying the property. 

From that experience, I got the idea of just building a multifamily (ideally a quadruplex) from the ground up as my next home to house hack in.I've done some preliminary research and had some questions if any experts care to chime in:+ There aren't many multifamily zoned lots in metro Atlanta.

@Christian Hwangjust curious - if what you're doing is working, why not continue doing it?

There are no write-offs for decpreciation, no continuous rent payments and so on.I appreciate your reply. 

He's one of the most efficient, effective & solution-oriented experts I've ever worked with.

With a 40% expense ratio, the DSCR is approximately 1.21Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers

I have been investing in trust deeds for over a decade and will continue to do so because I believe this is one of the best ways to invest your retirement funds.

Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offersDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?