Additionally, our strategic marketing highlighted the property's new features, attracting buyers quickly.

Upgrading these features can significantly enhance the appeal of your property and justify the higher rent you aim to charge.  

What I'd bring to the table would be researching and sourcing properties, cash for down payments and other expenses, and design and some finishing material sourcing.

Websites like Architectural Designs, Houseplans.com, and The House Designers are popular choices among real estate investors and builders.

Avail has been great for me as their listing syndication and legal lease generation features make management easier at a reasonable price per unit.

It will have to be professionally designed. 

A common rule of thumb is to budget around 1-2% of the property's value annually for maintenance.Management Fees: If you plan to hire a property manager or use a property management service, factor in their fees as part of your operating costs.Contingency Fund: Always include a contingency fund in your budget to account for unexpected expenses or fluctuations in operating costs.Financial Modeling Tools: Consider using financial modeling tools or spreadsheets designed for real estate investment analysis.

Trying to find a way of leveraging my teams strengths and relationships now (construction, design, engineering, etc.) and build smaller (12-50) unit multi-family or town home developments. 

The no down payment feature of the VA loan makes it easier to manage your money and makes homes more in reach, but it might mean you pay more each month and more in interest over time.Good luck!

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