As someone who's relatively new to the Fix-N-Flip business, I'm fortunate to have a mentor guiding me, he's successfully completed 37 flips to date.

Here is the chart of VA 30 year fixed rates:  https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/OBMMIVA30YF   You will see that current VA rates are right around around 6.5%. 

Flipping homes can be an amazing business model but there is definitely a higher chance of you losing money then other avenues so if your afraid of costly mistakes that might not be the best way to start then.

That is why most listings can't pass the 40~50 % first-page search impression rate even after you fix everything.

This strategy aligns well with long-term hold and appreciation models.6.

Often times this commission is a percentage, but if the value of the property is LOW, the commission could be a fixed dollar amount.

typically (as you probably know) you buy something distressed, with either cash or hard money, you fix it up, and then you refinance into long term debt. 

Fixing a leaky toilet, replacing a broken light fixture, etc. can create good will.

Investment Info:Condo fix & flip investment.

You have a skillset that could be extremely useful for quick fixes and landlord issues and from there you can bridge relationships and partnerships to enhance your knowledge of real estate investing and couple your skills.