These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

They told me that they like to lend to people with solid experience.

Most people prefer a detached property with some land on it because they're easier to resell than a duplex one.

Some real quick items here:VA Loans are for Primary HomesYou can use VA Loans for 1-4 unit properties (House Hacking)VA Loans have 0% downpayment (most of the time)You can have more than 1 VA loan (some people don't know that)VA Loans do carry a "funding fee" which is like a little "tax" to write the loan, but it is waived if you are a disabled veteran.VA Loans do not have PMI (and that's a huge benefit for us)VA Loans also have a very streamlined refinance feature (called a VA IRRRRL) which makes it super easy to refinance if rates were to fall (hopefully that will occur in the future)VA Loans can also be used by a surviving spouse.The VA may not give us the best health benefits but they can certainly get us into debt!

Before you consider whether to finish this rehab decide whether it even makes sense to do it.

People love to talk it up on an Internet board but will never hop on a live or recorded call that would be broadcast to the same people they are trying to impress.

Please come back and post a follow up, even fi you wind up losing money on the transaction, because it is a good opportunity for new people to learn how difficult flipping a house and turning a profit can be.

Something else people don't know is that technically, for second home loans, you are supposed to occupy the property for more than 180 days.

(meaning marketing and asking sellers if one or the other makes more sense) Also curious the most common assignment types Thank you!

I certainly don't want to knock how people advertise or get business...but getting a recommendation from someone who has already vetted that lender helps out considerably.