The OPTION, but not the obligation to pursue an entrepreneurial venture exists, and one could pursue that if one rationally assessed that as the best path forward.Personally, I opted for a new job at a startup that was riskier than my career as a financial analyst.

That could fit in the pretty much any start-up especially in real estate.

I came across the Veterans Small Business Loan to start up my company.My question is Could I use this money to fund my flips and/or acquisition of properties?

Just sending out a message to try and meet some investors/agents in the area to start up a discussion with to get to know my area a bit more.   

., purchasing a property, are capitalized to the basis of the property once you buy it (in some situations some costs would be classified as start-up costs and amortized).If you never establish a business, e.g., never purchase a property, in a given area, then travel costs to that area are simply personal expenses that you may neither deduct nor capitalize.

We are start up investment realty company wanting to flip homes in the Fayetteville area.  

Then I’d set aside about $3mm for my startup costs: Office leasing, my securities counsel buddies from Cravath...Bloomberg terminals and jet leasing.

But, if you wanted to start up your own PM business to manage other people's property you would need that brokers license. 

Here is an article I found on it.https://www.disruptordaily.com/6-ibuying-startups-...Any thoughts?

However, with most of the initial 'start-up' classes done, I'm feeling confident and excited about my next steps as I work through GRI coursework and begin to reach out to my sphere of influence.For anyone considering trying to enter the "Wholesaler Hustle" and drop $3000 on direct mail, please at least consider getting licensed for that money instead!