It recently dawned on me the idea of a non military affiliated individual assuming a VA loan, would this individual be able to then also gain the benefit of using an IRRRL since they have now acquired a VA loan through assumption?

Whether an individual consultant or a mentor through a program, mentors provide the foresight and support you eventually need because of their experience.

I see that real estate agents and brokers are too negative on sub to deals……investors looking for low interest rates and or low down payments are too positive on the same.As I stated the reality is somewhere in between, depending on individual circumstances.  

That's also not a deterrent to REI...and it never was, and never will be.The real key comes down to analyzing markets, and not just individual properties. 

I actually keep a list our bookkeeping firm recommends based on firms/individuals we and our Clients have had good experiences with as well as I've personally had good experiences with.

When you do that groups of people will apply, rather than random individuals.

I’m excited to join this platform and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about real estate and investing.

I call the process "thinning the herd", and each year I evaluate the property performance and either take actions to increase the individual property performance or sell the under performer. 

My goal is to make this property available to insurance companies, disaster recovery specialists, and individuals displaced by fire, flood, or other catastrophic events.I am seeking guidance on the most effective approach to market this property, specifically:Recommended Insurance and Disaster Recovery ContactsAre there specialized companies that manage temporary housing for insurance claims?

You will have the opportunity to meet like minded individuals with all different levels of investing.