When interest rates are peak high I started my first investment and was able to cash flow !!

Rates will be in the high 11s-12.5% Range 

@Brandon Hall has some great content, and literally just released a video today about the 100 hours - material participation requirement.

Today though, we are in a high priced environment with expensive money.  

I found a house that I think has potential - AirDNA is estimating 62K/year at 63% occupancy and $273 a night; however, I spoke with a Vacasa rep who thought those numbers were a little high.

Format: Streaming video for each lesson.

The first people that lose their money in a downturn are those that are lending at insanely high LTVs without adequate underwriting experience including determining if the borrower's qualifications based on credit/character, capacity, and collateral.  

There are some "lenders" out there who "do" incredibly high leverage or 100% financing, but be wary of these as they often try to renegotiate terms before closing/run out of capital/go bankrupt.

I've you've already used $315k, you have $451,550 left.https://www.veteransunited.com/education/tools/va-loan-limit...Even though $515k>$451k, You CAN still use your VA loan on this duplex (and I highly recommend it).

Otherwise, it’s like buying a retail business and having to work it yourself to make a profit – that’s called buying yourself a job, not a business.Appreciation has historically been sluggish in DFW, the most recent uptick is somewhat of an anomaly and may be at a relative high point, or lower relative affordability at the moment, which typically translates into pressure on prices.