If i was renting out my house with a pool i would:-Have it professionally looked after. 

This doesn't come cheap--these folks were making high six to seven figures depending on volume.We focused on lending to professional real estate investors--so our customers were frequent repeat borrowers. 

As a VA, you’d want to build on that by getting familiar with tools that real estate professionals use.

I know some solid professionals in this area if you need some referrals. 

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets, but I don't think that's necessary.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

A professional manager can find qualified tenants who respect your home and handle day-to-day issues.

The sooner you start these conversations, the better prepared you'll be when the right deal comes along.Local professionals can also be an invaluable resource.

Once you find someone willing to let you shadow them, approach it with professionalism and a willingness to learn.

I qualify as a 2024 real estate professional if I can count my commute time to and from properties.