For those of you actively working on fix-and-flip projects, particularly in dynamic markets like Houston, I’m curious about your approach to navigating today’s challenges.

Hey Brendan - It sounds like you're taking smart steps to navigate the slow season, and the adjustments you've made are all solid moves.

I’ve taken a couple of days to navigate around, and I think it’s about time I write my first post with one of the questions I have in mind.I have zero experience in the rental property business, but I am eager to learn.

The bottom line is, the strategy can open doors you didn’t even know existed.. it’s not just a tax hack, it’s a wealth-building strategy that rewards a little patience and a lot of foresight.If you’re floating around Chicago, Omaha, or even dipping your toe in the Phoenix or San Antonio scenes, I’d love to help you navigate this territory.

Key Steps Before ProceedingContact the Loan Servicer: They will guide you through the assumption process and confirm whether an entity can participate.Consult an Attorney: If you’re considering title transfers or joint ventures, an attorney familiar with VA loans can help you navigate potential risks.Understand Due-On-Sale Clauses: Ensure any post-assumption changes comply with the loan terms to avoid triggering repayment demands.Final ThoughtsVA loans are a unique and valuable financing tool, but the program’s focus on personal borrowers makes entity-based assumptions unlikely.

We also do our best to help navigate any issues investors may encounter throughout their ownership.

This question is definitely very location dependent - licensing across state-lines is a tricky thing to navigate so depending on the size of the lender they may operate in one metropolis or all over the country.

Hey @Mike Sather you will get differing setups from folks.For us, we provide smart TV's (Roku) and internet and no satellite TV (no cable where we are at).

Turns out, those special rules for 1031 exchanges in Oregon.. things like navigating tenant protections and timing constraints.. aren’t exactly set up to make your life easier.

How do you navigate that challenge in a market like Utah, where achieving that kind of rent-to-mortgage coverage is becoming nearly impossible?