I rehabbed with paint, new flooring, new fixtures and staging.

Love your plan and why behind what you are wanting to do @Stacy Reese!

Personally, I think it could be a great marketing plan for sellers if they purposely advertise to VA buyers and offer to cover the funding fee. 

Which broker do you recommend if I plan to work with them on part-time and still keep my 9-5?

I live in Houston, TX, and I plan on starting in the short term rental hosting business.

Hi Chris, When considering areas for real estate investment in Chicago, it's essential to evaluate various factors like market trends, development plans, and neighborhood dynamics.

Yes, that is the plan.

Company is run like a businessMarketing and sales divisionProperty owners are not involved in decisionsSystems are documented and automatedAncillary fees and additional programsHave maintenance or real estate departmentsTypically > 100 propertiesBusiness owner not heavily involved in operationsModel 3 - 20/20 Plan variationNo or very small amount up front.

Conduct thorough market research to understand rental demand, property appreciation potential, vacancy rates, neighborhood trends, and economic indicators.Please take some time to review your financial goals and develop a strong financial plan for acquiring and overseeing new properties.

It's all about finding the right parking, floor plan, and neighborhood to make it work.