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

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

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.

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

Airbnb started out by renting couches, airbeds and rooms.

I've been going about as long as you have and things are starting to come together and happen for me here in Sacramento.

You started by saying that you have Local bank relationship. 

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.

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