The VA loan with the BRRRR strategy sounds like a solid path, especially for building equity without leaving your area.

Sounds he’s not interested in going through the rent up stage and being an operator.

And sounds like you've already built a team.

I understand that is not your history, but that is what you sound like today, IMHO.While the response was very weird and did not provide a date - I would not jump to the conclusion it is a ponzi scheme. 

Sounds good but what’s their reputation as well?   

Hi, pre foreclosure in all of its permutations, before the bank sends Notice of Default (NOD) or efter which is state even county dependant but often starts a 4 week clock till the trustee auction are the 2nd most difficult deal scenario and IMHO only experienced investors should bother, the 1st most difficult deal scenario are bidding at the court house steps on lord only knows what is being auctioned off sometimes even 2nd mortgages, you need to do so much home work to attempt to reduce your risk at the court house steps...Pre foreclosure no one talks about these issues, always about the nice sounding stuff like "motivated seller" get a good deal etc etc both are usually not the case.- 95% of folks in pre or post NOD want to stay in their house, keep their house inspite of them 100% will loose the house at the auction. 

Investing in Hawaii sounds like an amazing plan!

I hope you contacted BP directly about your experience with what sounds like a 🫏 agent.  

You didn't do yourself any favors when you mentioned that the new car has all the bells and whistles but do whatever you feel is best as this is a personal decision. 

Hi Melissa,It sounds like you’re putting in some great thought and research into your investment strategy!