I would love to talk to and meet like minded individuals and professionals in the real estate field!

I’m an experienced real estate professional.

The good news is that if this guy is not protecting your money properly, there are always professional real estate investors who will work with you. 

I'm in a career field where I am likely to have multiple NCR assignments, and have many friends and colleagues there, so I should have some advantages finding quality tenants (possibly myself if I catch another assignment in the area).Budget: I'd prefer to keep it to a no down payment VA loan, which caps me around $680K, but I could put some additional down if i find a particularly good deal.Area: I'm targeting a SFM home  or townhouse in Arlington, Alexandria, or Falls Church (short commute to Pentagon and FT Belvoir), which I can rent easily to upper end military families or local professionals.

Hi Elvis, as a local resident and professional realtor, I caution you in regard to house hack depending where you want to live.

Cinnamon management came and told us to get the toiled cracks sealed so the water will not leak down easily and they repaired the below house sealing.

I recently put in an offer on duplex but discovered a cracked foundation during the inspection.

It is there you can network with other investors and real estate professionals.

You have terms in the lease that are legally required to be followed by ALL parties and if you do not shift to a business owner mindset from your current "past home" you will not manage your business in a professional manner.  

You can get your deals done the correct way on BiggerPockets.3) Consider joining a real estate investment club in your area and "rub elbows" with local investors and other real estate professionals (attorneys, contractors, lenders, title reps, escrow agents, appraisers, etc.).