•However, if your wife or her direct family members receive a financial benefit from the sale (e.g., inheritance distributions from the proceeds), the IRS may consider it a related-party transaction.3.Two-Year Holding Requirement•If the IRS deems this a related-party transaction, you’d need to hold the new property for at least two years before selling or exchanging it again to avoid disqualification.

You are dealing with your first eviction/rehab but if that happens again in 6 months and it takes months to evict will that financially stress you?

I'll let others chime in on their experiences, but from a motivational perspective, I think attending live events and getting the "conference high" is something that only happens through in-person connections and being in the same room with investors who are eagerly pursuing their real estate/financial goals. 

In this instance, there is no control and just hope.I would ask for financials, what happens if rates do not go down, and really get a better understanding.

Hiring a 20 year old agent is similar to hiring a 20 year old financial adviser.

Plan for the unexpected3.

I plan to put a $600 utility cap in the lease.

Financial terms.  

Happy to post more details on the financials but for starters we owe 1060000 on a 2.25% VA loan. 

You'll need more capital and most will require a personal guarantee and personal financial backing.