It certainly helps that you've done it, but I would maybe do one that is still in CA, but far so you can't go every day and see how that is and then inch out.On finding an agent, definitely not the way to go in terms of calling brokerages and asking for their top producing agent.

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

Any tips you could give me on this in terms of viability?

Anticipate an emphasis on quality over quantity in terms of reconstruction materials and housing footprint.

Hi Brad, I believe a 401k loan may be helpful in terms of putting toward a down payment if needed. 

Many insurance policies also require re-development within two years, a near impossible timeline in a region with the coastal commission, perhaps only second to Manhattan in terms of permitting and red tape.

Also how many should I aim to work with in terms of:- How many brokers- How many wholesalers- And in terms of DTS , how many cold calls a dayThanks againWholesalers are all over FB so try joining any "off market" type property groups.

In making this post here on BP, I wanted to humbly come to the forum however and start from scratch in terms of idea generation as to any and all avenues to pursue in getting the word out there so as to not miss any options.

Then I thought about AirBnB on the US side and started analyzing the whole area in terms of real estate and STR and following threads.- Someone talked about crime and hard tenants (who don't pay - usually inherited ones)- not many economic opportunities to attract pool of people and boost area etcI'm looking at houses on both sides (Canada and USA) US, they are cheaper like 731 Pine Ave, Niagara FAlls NY 14301 going for $270,000 (5/2, 2700sq ft) but on Can side, it's like houses are in the US$400K - smaller sq ft.

In terms of distance I will be about half hour away so not bad at all.