Having the right attorney is a big part of the business, but also understanding how violations, town inspections, zoning certs, transfer stamps, PTAX and other "fun" parts of the closing process work are a huge part of what we do as agents. 

Hello, my situation is simple but the agent made complex.

Screen tenants, adhere to fair housing laws, and consider property management apps.

First, I would get with two people, an investing friendly real estate agent which you could connect with on here as well as a local lender.

Team Up with a Good Agent: A solid local agent can help you navigate the ins and outs of multifamily properties.

Tell the agent if he brings you a buyer for $XXXX,you'll pay him comission.

But regardless of how promising a market may be, it's important that you have a way to source good deals, whether that be through a wholesaler, agent, etc.  

Get a RE license- Some of the same methods that top agents use to find listings, investors use to find off market properties2.

You have to explain it to the listing agent who doesn't get it, who then sends that to the seller, by telling them it's not that you have no money, but this is a right afforded to you based on your service to the country and you can also show proof of funds that you have money, but are choosing not to use it as a downpayment because you want to do reno with it.I would use your VA, that's what it's there for.

I'm an agent, and I've found that having a strong support system and learning from others can make a big difference in getting results.