But I try to look for that connection...what can I help this person with...how can I add value to them...what can they help me with....is there a mutual reason for follow-up? 

Or is it beneficial to pass it on in an estate, for the step up in basis, and then we sell without capital gains?

But...when someone tells you they are offering 'financial advice' you might not be aware that 100% of their training was in sales, and 100% of their recommendations are Northwestern Mutual products.

This would be a great way to hold one another accountable while forming a great network.I am a right at the beginning of my real estate investing journey and I think it would be beneficial to have others in the group around the beginning of their journey. 

To me this sounds simple, legal and beneficial to everyone...but I want to make sure its being done right. 

I've enrolled in Renatus' education and I love it; while not for everyone, still incredibly beneficial, highly recommend it.

REITs1) act like a mutual fund so liquid2) ordinary income so taxed at your tax rate3) returns are unpredictable4) intangible assetReal Estate1) less liquid (you'd want to hold for at least a year or more)2) returns can be projected based on the Actuals used as an input3) long term hold offers you sometimes losses in the first few years via depreciation deduction and then long term cap gains taxed at a max of 20%4) actual asset

If you're adamant about keeping your VA loan in-place, it may be beneficial to look into Home Possible (for low-down options) instead of FHA -- i think HP is at 5% down on 3 and 4 unit properties. 

It may also be beneficial to connect on a deeper level with investors on BP who are in the Watertown market to get some more sets of eyes on the property. 

I assume that my tax basis would be high (and beneficial for depreciation and upon sale), but i would not have the interest deduction.