As far as capital to get started, after you've exhausted the VA loan, the typical and common answer for a primary residence is a 20% down payment with a credit score and cash reserves good enough to qualify for a mortgage.

A typical “homeowner” policy does not cover vacant property, after a certain amount of time anyway, particularly when your intent is to Never occupy....verify with your agent.

We can add a photo, a logo, color, anything you want you can add it to this form.

@Mike LambertThinking I can learn a lot from investing internationally and the price point typically is lower in those areas to buy in

I also find that I typically help at least one friend/family member with a transaction each year (which will cover the maintenance costs of my license indefinitely, moving forward).- Yes, there is increased liability; however, if you take earning your license seriously, it doesn't take much to understand what must be disclosed, how to disclose it, etc.

7 - What are the typical expenses?

Cash Flow is also typically lower. 

It’s different with every agent/city, but in LA it’s typically 6 months.

If you are not a member of the NC Assoc of Realtors, then no, you don't have to list the house on MLS; you can market the house however you want, like through typical wholesaling offmarket activities like BP.

How do they typically charge and when do they bill the client for things that need to get fixed on the property?