We started the jump a few years back by getting our real estate licenses and working toward paying off debt and start saving money to invest.  

The real question is if you want to deal with the hassle.

I would work with your real estate tax professional on that piece.More than likely looking at capitalizing that 11k and depreciating it, unfortunately. 

I am also a real estate agent and I was wondering if there are any associations or something similar that I could join to become a real estate agent specializing in VA Loans so I can help my fellow vets. 

They do not vet their investors who could have gone out of business years ago but their profile is still up.

I'm a University of Maryland student studying business and about to go into my senior year.

To be a reliable and successful Private Money Lender, focus on building strong relationships with borrowers and real estate professionals, thoroughly assess each investment opportunity by conducting due diligence on the property and the borrower's financial background, and establish clear lending criteria to mitigate risk.

What would you say is the starting capital needed to sustainably invest in real estate?

All of us who have invested in real estate for decades like Jay and I have regretted investments here and there over the years.This investment didn't meet your expectations for a few reasons outside of the fact that it was a real estate investment. 

Hello, I am new the the real estate community.