There are usually lectures that can help you be informed about various topics in real estate, and if you introduce yourself and ask others about their investing, you might meet the person that can help you out as well.One other thing, listen to the podcasts here on Bigger Pockets: they can give you a lot of information as well, and are super entertaining.Lastly, be sure to stay active in the forums: it's a great way to learn and to connect with others!

But I had the option to upgrade to 100 amp, which would have been an upgrade, but not good enough.I'd schedule a structural engineer to come out and assess the stone foundation if everything else is satisfactory.

Then all of the activities of the trust and the LLC are reported on your personal tax return so the IRS disregards those entities anyway and sees you as the true taxpayer anyway. 

In your pre screening you ask:1) Do you presently have a pet of any kind.2) Do you foresee acquiring a pet of any kind during your tenancy.3) Is there any possibility you may need to pet sit someone else's animal.You then inform them that if any animal is found to be in, or has been in, the unit for any reason they will be evicted or assessed a $1000 fee for every occurrence on a per day  bases.Some are stupid but most applicants believe that landlords are so desperate and so dependant on needing a tenant asap they think landlords will ignore their own rules to accept a good applicant.

I have learned a ton from them, including which niche I am most interested in.Be active in the forums: you both learn and have opportunities to build connections with others.

I've read that one exception that allows someone to keep their VA Loan active and purchase another house is if you have a growing family.

looking to be a passive or active investor? 

OlenaI am an active investor in Greenville SC and do have a Broker in Charge license in South Carolina.

I started taking action while I was still active duty so do your research and don't be afraid to make some mistakes. 

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