I'm keen to diversify my portfolio by venturing into real estate.

I am a new real estate investor, and my current strategy is to leverage the VA Loan with a 4-plex to reduce my monthly rent expense.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

What does it have to do with real estate? 

The real bottom line is do you want them as tenants.  

However, repairs or improvements must be permanently affixed and add value to the real property.Costs and Escrow AccountsThe costs of the renovations will be based on the plans and specifications for the work and on the Construction contract for all of the work requested by the borrower.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

So someone who only books casually on VRBO might be better off not doing the subscription, but if you book a lot it will pay for itself real quick.

Doing so ensures they've had notice sooner rather than later, and also so they know I'm running a business and not simply enjoying a hobby in real estate.On the other hand, if the tenant doesn't pay the rent when due, the law in Michigan only requires a 3 day notice.

I'm 23 years old and plan to use real estate for my retirement, but that's in the distant future.My question is whether it's better to pay off the mortgage as quickly as possible or to buy a rental property as soon as possible.My thoughts are that if I pay off my home, I'll have security and more money each month to invest, as I won't have to make mortgage or rent payments.