Utilizing the VA loan is a good first step in terms of investing.

Business loans typically won't let you purchase a property if you read the fine print.

You're on a great track - best of luck and definitely utilize BP as much as possible! 

This sudden jump in rates has not fully caught up with market cap rates yet since especially in the commercial and multifamily property markets, transactions typically take 6 months to transact, creating a lag effect between interest rates and market cap rates since interest rates adjust daily.

The equity gap can definitely be a challenge but there are still deals out there - typically with homes that were purchased in early 2022. 

I don't think the typical sub-to deal would lead to equity skimming because they are likely close to foreclosure and there isn't enough time to rent the unit back out and make money allowing the unit to go to foreclosure.

There is the Experian Boost that adds monthly utility bills as credit and various apps and facebook groups.

@Venka Pulla It’s frustrating when a property manager isn’t meeting expectations, but transitioning to a new property manager is typically straightforward if you follow a few steps:Review the Management Agreement: Carefully read your current Property Management Agreement (PMA) to understand the termination process, including any required notice period.

I am planning to get into the TN real estate market as my first investment and am looking for some information.In particular: Areas to steer clear of, property management fees, typical cosmetic rehab costs, etc.My strategy is to put large down payments on 2 properties (relative to housing prices) to help pay for my living in NY while still gaining appreciation in a growing real estate market.

Since I was only filing on major things like underground utilities, fires, etc.