Use tools like the VA loan for house hacking and your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover living costs while building equity.

I find value in the 10k Club because it gives us lifetime access (without Subscription of $97/mo) to his tools for finding deals!

If you decide to revisit STRs, you might want to explore properties where you can project expenses independently, such as using local STR forums or online tools to estimate maintenance, management, and occupancy costs.For networking and strategy-building, you might find local meetups or groups beneficial.

@Alec DresslerYou’re on the right track using tools like AirDNA, but for better data, consider the paid version or platforms like Mashvisor for detailed rental analytics.

This means no DTI, personal income verification, or tax returns are required.They’re also becoming a powerful tool for BRRRR investors during the refinance stage.

@Sebastian Nadal for background checks, I use stessa/rent prep that’s available to us through biggerpockets tools.

Renovation loans can be a fantastic tool when you're ready to explore your options.

I don't know about your state but mine (TN) has a lookup tool that will show you the agent's original license date, the brokerage incorporation date, etc. 

If it were me I would give them two or three months and respectfully answer their questions but also let them know what your ground rules are regarding taking calls and how you handle things - in other words be polite and also educative as to how you handle things.Good Luck!

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