You have an excellent jump start- the VA loan is such an amazing tool to get the ball rolling.

1) Do you call an insurance yourself to start a policy?

What does the process look like from start to finish? 

Instead, relying on recent comparable sales (comps) from MLS, local realtors, or an appraiser will give a far more accurate picture of a property’s post-rehab value.Any Advice you wish you knew when you started? 

I'm originally from the area and have been starting to look at some properties there as I am living in New Jersey.

I started listening to the BiggerPockets podcast in late 2023 and have since heard every episode. 

We know how challenging it is to navigate real estate, either starting out or as an experienced investor, especially when it comes to creative finance.

Now all that, would only be a start......

Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

I’m a licensed realtor, an investor in the making, and someone who believes in making something out of nothing.I started in wholesaling before getting my license, and now I’m grinding to become a consistent producer while positioning myself to rebuild as an investor.