Take care of this brush, this is your baby, wash it well and it will last a long time.

Double rent, pet fee, pet dep, lawn care.

Need to be careful with the terminology.

I have done deals where the seller doesn't care about your DTI because if you default, they get the asset back along with whatever downpayment you gave them.I've always delt with sellers that wanted everything shy of McDonalds receipts..

Great tips.

I view a lease like I view insurance - I don't have health insurance to solve a $2800 problem; I have it to solve a $280,000 problem.

Developing property, especially with a trial-and-error approach, requires careful consideration.

Any new signees care to chime in on their experience as well?

I don't care about the politics where I invest but I DO care about the laws and regulations in place and the trends projected for them.I have really enjoyed operating in Virginia due to it's relatively landlord favored laws.

Id love to hear anyone else's experience using a VA Loan for a small multifamily property (2-3 units) and any tips on what to avoid or make sure to do!