We have rentals in Bartlett, and so far it has been a good experience.  

In my experience, many insurers will cover the house but not the roof, ensuring you have protection against fires, broken water pipes, falling down the stairs, etc.

In my eyes, it's fair as even though I'm fronting the capital, the split in equity is worth it as it gives me more time to run my other business, plus we can do things faster with two of us, plus at this point of my REI journey, I don't have the skills/experience (yet) that he does with the construction side and for him, he values not having to manage the finances.  

I had a negative experience buying and leasing in another state and felt frustrated to not be close by.

I appreciate your post and regret your experience.

I'm also looking to help owners manage their vacation rentals since I have experience as a remote self-managed owner.

I am trying to get my str accounting streamlined and they seem to have a robust platform but my experience with 3rd-party remote accounting firms was shaky in the past.

It's essential to review the plans carefully, ensuring they align with your investment goals and local building codes before making a purchase.From my experience, BlueBeam provides the most seamless and fast collaboration between people on the project (architects, builders, owners, investors, etc.)

Has anyone here used the VA home loan before to start their real estate investing experience?

@Jessica PerkinsTo make real estate a significant part of your retirement plan, leverage your experience in managing mid-term and short-term rentals, ensure your rental income is well-documented, research local market trends, and explore financing options.