Quote from @David Spurlock: Hey @Drew Sygit, Can you expand on "Old advice" and "new realities?"

Now here is some advice many will disagree with me on but I firmly committed to this:  Most people that use a VA loan shouldn't.  

At least that is how it sounds.  

Sound right? 

Sounds beautiful.

Sounds like you're on the right track for areas to find deals.

Investors trust someone who knows how to analyze financials and make sound decisions. 

It sounds like you may not be cut out to manage rentals in which case you should probably sell.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Testing the entire BRRRR process to see if it's the right strategy for me long-term.building equity through rehab and build out will be best achieved with a lower priced cash purchase---typically wholesale. or word of mouth. depends on the region though. lots of ways to hunt for good BRRRR candidates, but hunting on the MLS typically wont get you low enough prices to make sense....My brother-in-law, who owns a landscaping company in Lee’s Summit, works with a lot of local builders and has been a huge help...This sounds like a great resource for finding subs that will do the work for you independently. most subs can do other types of work as well.If you’ve worked with trustworthy contractors or subcontractors in the Jackson County/MO area (especially those familiar with investment properties), I’d love your recommendations.