If I have several options, I would prefer a HELOC with no initial draw requirements (i.e. to establish a literal line of credit that I have no specific short term plans to use), i.e. not something like the better.com HELOC. 

Welcome, best of luck on your journey

As a VA, you’d want to build on that by getting familiar with tools that real estate professionals use.

Take time to learn through military-focused resources like Military House Hacking or Active Duty Passive Income, and connect with other military investors online or on base.

Quote from @Keegan Darby: Hi BP - I’m seeking advice on a property I own. 

I'm working on my first transaction.... we shall see.  

We have VAs that use triple line dialers and Pipedrive to run our CRM. 

Please be aware if you buy an investment property and do not live in MD, when you go to sell it you will pay an 8% tax at settlement.  If you live in the home for 2 out of the past 5 years and move out of state you ma...

As you embark on this adventure, it's important to equip yourself with knowledge and a solid strategy.

My understanding is that the ballpark standard of "unless it would be outrageously tough" (something along those lines) is what applies if you're doing a rehab, seeking new permits, doing structural changes anyways, and things of that nature.For existing pre-ADA structures, my understanding is that the standard is more along the lines of "if it can be easily/cheaply done, you have to do it."