I think at least 2-3 post was from a VA that opened an account to  post in this exact thread……but hey this is a thread  about VA services.

Depreciation is helpful, and it is also mandatory.

No question is ever too small or “stupid” here—curiosity and determination are key to success in this business.

Remember you are using debt to make this investment, not reserves  sitting in your bank account so I recommend a more conservative investment approach. 

When you eventually sell, your potential market is investors - this can mean many things, depending on the state of the market when you sell. 

You can - 1) establish a trust for asset protection, 2) utilize the Homestead Exemption for property protection, 3) consider tenancy by the entirety for marital property (this might just be applicable to California, my home state)4) make sure you have adequate liability insurance for additional protection, 5) think about forming a business entity to shield assets, 6) and have proper estate planning for asset distribution.Seek tax and legal advice from experts in your state.

I emailed Zillow about this issue but have not received a response yet.

Access to financing, such as 90% of the purchase price, can significantly lower the entry barrier, but success still depends on having a well-thought-out plan for managing renovation costs, timelines, and potential risks to ensure a profitable outcome.

I would love to hear some thoughts on this and what are the recommendations to make this a sustainable investment strategy.

I have one that may be helpful for you.