That is not what this post is about.

That's not even the tip of the iceberg; it's so far away.

I filled out their survey and provided some constructive feedback, even though I don't own a STR here.

The fresh perspective from someone outside of my network is crucial, that way my expectations can be closer to reality if I decide to reach out to new contacts for this opportunity. 

-With my current role in my career and trajectory, I will be able to make the move out of midland in 1-2 years, so I would love the ability to leave and not worry about my home sitting on the market when we are trying to buy a home in Austin.Those are some of my thoughts and I would love to understand the reasoning for/ against this.

Find a great, local lender who knows the VA program inside and out.

This intermediate step allows you to develop the required systems while the consequences of mistakes remain manageable.One strategy that worked well for several investors I know: partner on your first larger deal with someone who already manages multi-family.

Agree with this post!

@Stephanie SelbyRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

This means that any difference in price between purchase and sale is considered taking profit.