The valuations are often promoted by using proforma numbers. 

You’re asking the right question…I’m active duty Air Force with three rental properties, and I have three VA loans.Sometimes purchasing a home that’s close to turnkey may work if the numbers do. 

Cash flow not a priority as much as tax advantage and reducing my active W2 income.

Our purchase market is very strong so you'll be able to grow capital relatively quickly partnering with someone who's actively developing and rehabbing sites.

@Sean Lin Are you really going to promote the fact you are brokering 14% Cap rate deals and then fail to share any details? 

Using your VA loan benefit is another great way to get started in real estate investing.I’m active duty Air Force with four properties.

So in reality the IRS already recognizes you and your wife as the tax payer and exchanger (becuase of the joint tax return reporting the activity of the property).Here are your options to purchase1.

A host must be active with pricing on a weekly basis! 

You may need to play around with that number, but my budgets always hit NOI within a few percentage points using the 5-10% maintenance allowance (provided someone is actively managing maintenance) Reach out if you have any questions - I'm happy to give my input! 

Thats the best indicator of MBS pricing and activity as far as directional movement is concerned.