Even if you end up going the DIY route, you'll go into it with much more knowledge that will save potential headaches and fees down the road.

If eligible for VA loans, they are a great tool in the tool kit to really get started in real estate investing!

We wanted to start investing in our future/retirement, so we jumped into RE since we are DIY people who love tools and refurbishing things.

Take your profits, invest in SFR cash flow property with a solid management team (turnkey if you don't have the time/inclination to DIY).

I strongly advise against any DIY transfer or paperwork on this one.Best of success with it and please post back and let us know how it works it out.

If you end up needing to evict, it’s not that difficult to DIY (again using the L/T handbook or whatever local guidelines and laws that you have in your area of business).

I don't mind bridge funding materials for the things I'll be self-performing, but curious about actual experiences getting reimbursed via draws for DIY repairs (materials only, obviously). 

AndrewYou can DIY or consider investing as a limited partner in larger apt deals or both.

Although I have never worked as a contractor, through various DIY projects My current skills include anything from landscaping, painting, drywall, siding, windows, trim, cabinet work, decks, minor electrical, minor plumbing, roofing and most any kind of cleanup.

Finally there are lots of really gorgeous kit homes for sale out there, this site has gorgeous ones.