My goal is to get my first property no later than end of Q1 2018.For my immediate next steps I am 1) starting to write out clear goals on what I want to achieve and break it down into smaller steps.  2) I will be joining the Richmond REIA starting in January (December meeting is Christmas party and I'll be away). 3) Continued meetings with people in my current network that are involved in Real Estate Investing - Found out about a few by chance and have reached out. 

The one thing that nags me in there and would need some legal fleshing out is how close that is to a step transaction. 

I would also state that the appraisal part of VA loans can be the toughest step of the process. 

I practice analyzing deals every day.In June I set a date where I would begin the process of finding my first rental property.

So much to learn from your story as I am also married and have a new little member of the family coming soo (not too excited about stepping into a minivan :) You got Great energy.

The fruit falls off the tree, into the farmer’s hand.6.The 4 levels of competence, and how they apply to investment salesAs with anything, the first step is admitting you have a problem – that you don’t know what you’re doing.

So my biggest recommendation is to keep a good communication channel open and always ask what the next step and what do we as a team need to have done to get there.

My funds are low but I have done a lot of clerical work in finding potential properties and deals, I just don't have the connections yet to show the properties and need guidance geting to that next step.

To break into the industry, my first step will be to speak to a friend of mine that has been a realtor for a long time, to see if he wants to go in as partners.

What are you flipping practices?