Purchase price: $80,000 Cash invested: $72,900 We have less than 2 weeks left in our fix and hold project in Pittsburgh, PA.

He then substitutes the collateral, i.e. retires the $380k seller financed note exchanged for the $380k note he purchased for $260k.  

Petscreening will ask the appropriate questions to ensure the applicant is not using a fake letter or registration purchased online.

I find good deals more often than I can afford to purchase them.

I'd suggest trying a few different lenders in your market to find one better equipped to support you purchasing with a VA loan.

I’m still saving for purchase price and reserves, but while I do that, I heard on the podcast to try to just analyze one property a day and after a month or two it’ll become much easier.

I have read a few introductory books on real estate investment, and I am now looking to take steps towards purchasing my first property as I love to greatly research anything I want to start doing.

Another thought - When purchasing HVACs, roofs, tree removal, siding, etc. you can very easily pay "retail" (just look for the biggest ad campaigns online) or you can save 30-50% by being your own GC and finding or going to the crews directly.

I recommend your purchase agreement include an opportunity to review any lease agreement, payment history, and application screening for current occupants.

How are you planning to finance the purchase?