That's how it happened, I didn't hire anyone, or go to a fancy paid mentor program, I just told people, and one person just happened to be an expert at it. 

The way I see it, I can either roll up my sleeves and learn how to obtain a large amount of business credit for myself, or I can hire someone who has the expertise already.

Hi Joseph,If you are hired to work as an assistant for another agent at another firm you should switch brokerages and work under that new company. 

After all, we hire lawyers when we need legal advice, doctors for physical issues and accountants for taxes.

You are still authorized to hire, even though it is in an LLC. 

As I'm currently an active duty service member in the Air Force, I was considering using a VA Loan and was also wondering if anyone knew of any lenders in the area that offered VA Rehab loans.

Do most people hire a contractor to do 100% of the rehab?

Wouldn’t it be a better cash on cash return to just hire more MLO’s?

If I end up buying OOS, I don't plan on managing the property myself but hiring a property manager and I agree that cash flow in LA is difficult because of the rent control.

Tax rolls have it at 1600 sq ft, if the enclosed porch makes up the difference, be careful as it needs to have heating/air pumped to it and be done well to be considered as true additional square footage.