With a good agent on your side, you're well on your way.I stress the importance of teeing yourself up for success prior to swinging, because if done right, house hacking can be one of the best ways to launch yourself towards financial freedom. 

Once again start talking to a realtor ahead of time to open your options up and start to get an idea of the market.I highly suggest you look for a realtor with the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) designation because they have taken extra courses to learn more about service members and more importantly the VA loan.

There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-new-to-investing-how-do-i-find-an-investor-friendly-agentI love answering questions if you have any!

Most important thing is to see if the house really is worth considerably more than the tax lein.What's the adress?

We help fill in the gaps of knowledge that the other doesn't have and more importantly than that we share those gaps with each other. 

Trying to hit a grand slam on your first deal is not near as important as simply getting that first deal and off of the sidelines.

There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-new-to-investing-how-do-i-find-an-investor-friendly-agentI love answering questions if you have any!

I don't know if this answer is going to provide a lot of value you to you, but one thing that is super important is for an investor to be super clear around what expectations are and what they are looking for.

Other than that, in general terms, you need to learn 3 things:1 - How to analyze Markets...not properties2 - How money works3 - How to develop, and stick to, a REI Business planAll three are critical to your success, and all three are equally important, and in fact, depend on eachother.

The "What" isn't as important as simply pulling the trigger on SOMETHING.