Your VA loan will be crucial to your real estate investing growth, especially since it affords you the potential opportunity to own more than one property, depending on your overall allotment.For active military personnel, that conundrum of where to invest and where you will end up is always part of the issue that sometimes causes analysis paralysis so it's great you have one in VA Beach already.

After being surprised by that activity I looked into the records for properties around my parcel and found that years ago a developer had originally bought the two parcels in one sale.

Upon further review, there is 1 active Type 2 STR permit on this blockface prior to your STR application submittal, but a system glitch did not capture it on the OneStopMap.

You can attend and be very active at networking events.

Looking to be an active investor or passive investor in a deal? 

The process can take client's anywhere from one month to two years of active and consistent searching, analysis and dealmaking to acquire the right home.

I’m currently working on a deal in Fort Lauderdale & actively looking for financing solutions like hard money or private lending.

However, the tax treatment differs between short-term and long-term rentals:Short-Term Rentals (STRs): If you materially participate (work 100+ hours and more than anyone else on the property), you may be able to offset rental deductions against W-2 or other active income, offering greater tax benefits.Long-Term Rentals (LTRs): If your AGI exceeds $100K, your rental losses may be limited, unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS).If you plan to expand your rental portfolio, consider an LLC later for liability protection and easier management.

Up until November, actively licensed VRD (Vacation Rental Dwellings) could transfer one time to the new owner.

Income from leveraged real estate or active business income.