I get that you have equity and that’s valuable, but I just can’t seem to get my head around the numbers side of it - An example would be best, so if there’s a thread with this already I’d love to see it but I can’t search on the app!

Partner with a US CRE syndicator and feel free to PM me for more info on how to partner and what to look for.I’d be happy to move your search along and send you a link or two.

Select Tertiary markets look better .If your location agnostic I agree with the poster who recommended the Southeast but dont get into a market that has already popped like charlotte, Nashville , or Charleston .

I did some searching and wasn't able to find any posts on this in the past.

You can always search google for random websites on "real estate" to do research on your own.

You will have to run the numbers with loan officer that is wired on VA Loans, but it might be a possibility.Also, I'm not sure if you are familiar with Northern Virginia, but as your home search moves further South from Arlington toward Fredericksburg prices reduce (a lot).

if you search there's a few threads regarding the Redding fire.  

Now I’m searching for our first property, crunching numbers on MLS but not finding much that would cash flow.

Looking for areas to focus my search and don't have great handle on areas in high demand.    

My search on BP for terms such as "Rent Recovery" yielded in no useful results.