I would look for JV opportunities to partner with more experienced investors and learn from them. 

@Karthik Ramachandran you might want to think about joining an education platform from someone experienced in buying these types of properties.

An experienced agent can tell you if the house will qualify for a VA loan. 

Experienced investors will want to help you if you show initiative, drive, and genuine interest.

@Amy Wan Thank you for the point of view as an experienced securities attorney

An experienced contractor will have great insight you may not have thought about.

It’s finding the right educated/experienced contractor to pull it all together is the trick. 

.- You build your reputation- you can build a buyers list or a wholesalers list of sellers- you can find private lenders, so you won't need partners - you find mentors who are experienced- and you will find dealsHappy hunting!

If you are a complete beginner with limited knowledge and experience then I think it's best to hire a professional until you're in a better position to take over.Even the most experienced investor may be wise to use a property manager because the PM can handle the mundane day-to-day tasks while the investor focuses on building the business.

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