My name is Bradley Miller, and I am the Marketing and Business Developement Manager for Jamison Management Company and TMC Property Management, overseeing a diverse portfolio of properties in both the South Bay area of California and the Tulsa Metro area in Oklahoma.With a strong passion for real estate and marketing, I have dedicated my career to fostering positive client relationships and enhancing the tenant experience.

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JustinPersonally I'd use it to buy off market using creative finance keeping a healthy amount in reserves.

Hey @Martina Su, do a search as there are several threads with tons of info.The bottom line is that there are restrictions all over the place so you should get a good realtor locally who knows the areas and market to guide you.

I'd suggest trying a few different lenders in your market to find one better equipped to support you purchasing with a VA loan.

Really important to do the market research, check for liens, and get eyes on it before waving that paddle at an auction. 

The commercial units would need high credit tenants with very strong, long term leases for this to work. 

I have off market investment property inventory here in Florida.

of course you have to handle the inquiries… but it’s pretty easy… we’ve done it multiple times.Your 6% appreciation approximation is less than the 7% average return the stock market  does long term - and lately it has been blowing that figure away - though as they say - past performance doesn’t equal future performance. 

Purchase price: $100,000 Cash invested: $50,000Off-market Fix and Flip in Pocono's, PA.Purchase Price: $100,000Est Reno Costs: $50,000Est ARV: $290,000My partner and I found a beautiful but outdated Chalet with great bones.