I didn't even have it articulated in my head that well, but you nailed it!

Then it comes down to the analysis of the property and being able to articulate every possible outcome from beginning and exiting of the deal.

Your last comment is actually what I had in the forefront of my mind though I am having a hard time articulating why.

Know and articulate your strategy.        

Hi John,Perhaps I did a poor job articulating what I'm looking for.  

You guys more or less answered better than I could articulate what I was thinking.

The property I bought was one county over and many miles away from the listed county in an area that he never articulated to me that he worked. 

The VA program has a lot of great benefits, but I don't work on the financing side so I wouldn't be able to articulate the benefits/drawbacks for you.

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Ask lots of questions and learn all you can.If you have a few thousand more dollars and need help learning how to do the literal nuts-and-bolts of home repair, then hire a contractor who is articulate, patient, and willing to mentor you.