Aloha Cole, That is the end goal when I have some experience and capital to my name.

You could start with targeting travel nurses and other traveling professionals while you try to work your way into the film crowd. 

There is time to travel and view properties and interview people. 

I'm Kalli from soon-to-be Idaho (travel physical therapist and been state hopping), My partner and I have been very curious about real estate investing for a couple of years now.

I'm not sure how things work in the Detroit market, but from my limited experience here, either a PMC gets back to us immediately and asks to see the properties or they don't respond. 

Does anyone have any experience in the Gulf Coast?

Happy to share my experiences both as an out of state & in state Columbus investor & realtor. 

But through experience, some tend to slip through the cracks as everyone's insurance requirements and anniversary  dates vary across the portfolio. 

I'm exploring alternative financing options and would greatly appreciate insights or experiences in similar scenarios.Key Points:Property Location: Cahokia HeightsPurchase Price: $17,000Rental Income: Approximately $1,500/month via Section 8Condition of Property: Updated plumbing, roof is in good shape, needs AC unit, paint, flooring and cabinets and counter topI'm considering reaching out to private lenders but would like to gather opinions on:Feasibility of securing a mortgage for a low-cost property.Attractiveness of this deal to private lenders.Any creative financing strategies that could be applicable here.Legal and tax implications I should be aware of.Potential risks and how to mitigate them effectively.Any advice, suggestions, or contacts in the private lending space would be immensely helpful.

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with VA loans and the 1 year residency requirement before you can use the home as a rental.