Also look at the rental laws in the areas you are considering, just so you understand what you are getting into and whether you are OK with them or not.

.: Yes sir I understand that.

Understanding your market, what you are offering, and the kind of tenant you can expect to attract and KEEP will help you determine how to screen.

But needed em to understand not to make that on our cows, chickens, turkeys etc.. 

Its my understanding that SF has pretty tight Air BNB restrictions like you have to register and can only rent them a certain number of days a year?

It helps you understand the areas where you want to invest, your rehab cost and where you money is going.

For various reasons, the US government wants to understand the "beneficial ownership" of certain businesses.

Private money lenders or construction loan specialists, on the other hand, are faster and more flexible, though their rates and terms will likely be less favorableFor a more rural area, local banks will almost certainly understand the market better, but connecting with private lenders who specialize in spec homes could provide more agility.

Whichever direction you go, be sure to work with folks who understand this and gives you the confidence to take reasonable action - I'd personally take an okay investment and weather the storm for a few years that will eventually perform well, and do that each year - rather than take 3 years to wait for the best deal possible.

Hi everyone, new to investing here but I've used the VA loan 3 times now and have had 2 at once so I have a good understanding of how it works.