You could get new construction with your VA loan and when you move on in a year or so, have a virtually brand new home that will be very little upkeep to maintain when you put tenants in there and typically, you will get higher rents in a newer construction home. 

I’m very green and brand new to real estate investing so I wanted to make sure this was something actually feasible.

So I am assuming that all the loan statements are coming to the new designated mailing address.

If you can design the layout to maximize rental income, it could pay off in the long run.- Learning Opportunity: Having your friend as a general contractor at a discounted rate is a fantastic opportunity.

Check with the building permit department about exact submission requirements and what work requires licensed designers and engineers.

In the end it's just damaging the brand. 

Just like it would be difficult to find a local team member at an average labor price to be a web designer/coder, social media manager, and researcher, it's also difficult to find a VA who can do it all at a quality level.

This streamlined process can save time and reduce the likelihood of errors.QuickBooks is designed to simplify tax preparation and filing, allowing you to focus on running your business.

I am brand new and interested in my first foray into real estate investing.

However, the inspector mentioned that the 2nd and 3rd floors are labeled as "Artist Dwellings," though he wasn’t sure what that fully entails.He suggested applying for a special permit to present the space as artist studios or dwellings, with the hope of eventually converting them into long-term rental (LTR) apartments under that designation.