As I start down one path, I have more questions which leads me down other paths with even more questions. 

Any advice on starting out on this in the Houston or Katy market?  

I started a couple of months ago and would love to grow my network!

You have an excellent jump start- the VA loan is such an amazing tool to get the ball rolling.

We'd be making more money if we rented ourselves as STR, but we're saving ~$100k in furnishing costs since Avantstay provided all of the furnishings themselves. 

For connecting with local resources like mortgage brokers, investors, and agents, the Austin Real Estate Investors Association (REIA) is a great starting point.

So the question becomes based on their individual and personal tax situation what is the estimated tax burden they'd save? 

I’m starting to feel a little confident about moving forward.

Airbnb started out by renting couches, airbeds and rooms.

I want to start investing in real estate in America in the near future, since I am not in America, I live in Europe, more precisely in Serbia, any advice and contact will mean a lot to me.