If you are getting into larger properties you really need to only do commercial full time and specialize in it. 

If the deal truly is special, you can always look to a money partner for some of the down payment.  

This model works for more static investments such as a note or two, or investing into syndicated real estate deals.A Checkbook IRA LLC starts with the same kind of IRA, but the IRA will just make one investment into a specially created LLC for which you can be the manager.  

Hello Community,My name is llerone lawrence, I am a note investor specializing in creating cashflow streams from 1st and 2nd mortgages.

I’m looking for some insight on the following items: Is there too much risk of special assessments or increases in association dues to invest in condos?

Use a Special Warranty Deed.

I would love to do this on a bigger scale as well and specialize in the VA loan.  

And my agent told me that this agreement with the tenant is in paper and can been seen after the offer is submitted.My question is: is anything I should pay special attention, especially because it is in a trust and the current occupied by a tenant?

You never know, if someone asks and it makes sense then something special could happen.  

Don’t save it for a special occasion.