The minimum down payment for a property in this price range would be roughly $27K.That said, you also need to account for bank closing costs, inspection costs, appraisal, attorney fee, and title costs.Your scenario may require a seller's concession to account for these additional expenses.Investing with $50K is totally possible in this market but your journey may be met by challenges i.e.

Down side, your 2nd usage of a VA mortgage will run you 3.3% on the VA Funding fee (but it is financed into the loan), unless you get any disability from VA. 

This means that you will probably need to pay registration and filing fees in at least 2 states if you don’t buy CA property as a CA resident.Be sure to tell your accountant that you may now need to file non-resident income tax returns in each state where you own property as well.

I’m looking to use those skills to get a finders fee from investors who may be interested. 

Waived Fees: For vacant lots that previously had homes, water meter and sewer tap impact fees are waived.

Potentially a 'exclusivity in exchange for reduced fees' or 'reduce per-visit fees as the number of calls increases.'

If you live in California, the FTB still wants its $800 per LLC, no matter where your properties are.Question B:When it comes to setting up an LLC, here are three common approaches:1.DIY Approach:In most states, you can set up an LLC yourself for less than $100 in filing fees, depending on the state.

It's usually much easier to pay a small monthly fee to have a professional manage your property.

Some of them are construction contractors that have decent credit but can’t take multiple loans on multiple properties and pay tons of fees and closing costs.

They might be a good fit for the aggressive terms you’re aiming for, but make sure to check their fee structures.CityScape Finance: Known for working with new lenders and offering reasonable terms.