Buy it and save yourself the trouble of reinventing the wheel.When it comes to property managers, remember that cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.You can start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Remember that all real estate is local.

my primary strategy on funding my investing is a cash-out refi on my primary residence. i called a few lenders and got NO's but then i remember what Brandon Turner says all the time you keep on calling...... and its true i am proud to say we have been excepted and our about 3 weeks out from closing.

I remember going to work at 330am, working until 9 M-F and working from 3:30 am- midnight on Saturday.

Remember, when you have a GOOD agent, they will fight for your best interest but every dollar the purchase price is reduced, that typically equates to money not going into their pocket.

I remember the old days when I did my first deal - I was so excited! 

Remember, you can get anywhere from 1-4 units with that type of loan, so it can be a great way to start (especially if you will rent out rooms in your unit).Let me know if you have any questions with the VA process, house hacking, or the college rentals.Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, and good luck in your career!

And please remember I AM NOT TRYING TO SELL ON HERE, JUST LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK FROM AGENTS LIKE YOURSELF!

I also remember a podcast where a guy would buy trailers, fix them and then rent to own and did it very effectively.

Whats interesting is last year i remember Ray Dalio had warned about a potential recession.