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

I learned how to maintain a home, work with real estate professionals, contractors, interview prospects, etc.

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

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.

Unfortunately the photo did come through with Ja and Desmond...i'm sure that was a fun experience.Have you heard of the REDI program sponsored by ULI, the Urban Land Institute?

In our case we tripled our deal flow when we started a program of direct email to mortgage brokers, real estate brokers, and real estate investors who could bring us either mortgage notes for sale or new loan opportunities for loans not qualifying for commercial financing.  

Readers should seek professional advice.

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.