---You won't know till you try. 

I would try and manage it yourself if you have the time and effort. 

These are the three zipcode that I am eyeing on right now : 73128, 73170 and 73135(I think this is near the AFB).  

I think that's one of the reasons that I didn't post very much on BIggerPockets, it's because I was just trying to keep my head above water.But now it's 2025 and things are stabilizing and I have a much more positive outlook on the future.Let me know if any of you had a couple of difficult years recently and how you were able to turn it around if you did.

Additional costs will creep in and costs seem to go up faster than rents, so I would sell and try to otherwise optimize the VA loan. 

Was this a flip or a new primary? 

Quote from @David Cooper: Quote from @Lauren Sanford: Quote from @Jim Rice: Lauren, really just trying to put together a group that would what to meet up if possible and share education, information & build relationships.

Before we go full in house, we are really trying to dial in the quoting process, specifically with putting material lists together.

I believe in putting in the work—1,000 hours of research, testing, and learning—before offering advice, and I’m excited to tap into the collective wisdom of this community to refine my approach.Here’s where my head is at: I’m considering strategies like short-term rentals (Airbnb) for higher cash flow, long-term rentals for steady income, or even creative options like house hacking or partnerships to stretch the funds further.

Thank youBest,SathishkumarI would potentially try starting out being a cohost in that local area or work for a cohost company .