You may learn the ropes without taking on undue danger by starting small.Make connections with experts, agents, and investors in the area for real estate.

We read everywhere: You need to have a good team in the area you are investing (Real Estate agent, property manager, project manager/ contractor (if you do any rehabs).

I also do a meetup every Thursday but we are currently doing it virtually and we actually contact agents that have properties for sale so it's an 'active lead gen' type of meet up. 

5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!

Would be interested to hear how numbers look in those areas from a local agent specializing in short-term rentals.

Illyas,You should reach out to @Lucia Rushton she is a Great agent in DFW and can set you up with some 2-4 unit options.

They somehow convinced my tenant it would be livable during this and my insurance agent has said they can pay me half a month rent if he stays (which I will pass the savings along to him) and if he decides it’s not live able they will give me a full months rent so he doesn’t have to pay.

@Peyton LaBarbera you're not going to find or get a lot of info on SFR properties.For apartment buildings, owner's agent will typically provide a glossed up Pro Forma.

I would ask your agent if it's unusual in your market if it's a concern and if it will affect the rentability of the unit/demand.10K cash I'm guessing that's down to the VA loan? 

Thanks @Jonathan Klemm hello @Caroline KnightYes with @Andrew Dorazio  we are team of Army veteran agents helping Military client to invest in Chicago.