I am currently in debt a total of about $75,000 and they don't tell you that you should really have funds for the cost of the program and at LEAST 9-12 months because it could be that long for a deal to be closed.

Solar costs money to install and benefits you how?  

Here in GA it is a cash sale at the courthouse steps.With all the guru's and TV shows pushing "flip this house" and " a million mistakes were made and we still made money " newbies feel like they can't lose trying their hand at this stuff.In the entry levels flips new investors are overbidding due to lack of experience, construction materials are rising in cost, and contractors are in big demand so they are gouging on what they charge.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

After factoring in the repairs and the operating costs it would be difficult to break even right now. 

The more you leave open on the front end, the more likely your contractor will increase costs throughout.  

The downside to this strategy is that I would have to pay additional closing costs.

I think yes, you can leverage your VA loan.But before you do that, you need to make sure you have money aside in case of unforeseen circumstances.ideally, if you buy a fixer-upper and can get 100% of the loan + renovations + Closing costs covered on the loan, then after renovation, you can refinance it to rent.

Partner Driven was attracted to the Springdale Forrest Circle deal in Gainesville, GA, due to its potential for a high return on investment with minimal renovation costs.

I'm looking there too and also looking for a potential PM