Discounts on some products and services are offered to BP members: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proThe site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

We cut him loose early, but not before we paid him $11K of our hard earned money, he made off with some of our tools and equipment, and about $2-3K in damages to our property.We underestimated our rehab.

I'd recommend using the networking tools here on BP, FB groups focused on investing, and the Meetup website.

I guess what I am really wondering is if you are you essentially trading potential equity in a home for being able to avoid a seasoning period with the delayed financing route?

@Mike Toole Just as @John T. said, the offer to pay several months of rent in full upfront is a red flag.

The VA loan is such a powerful wealth building tool when used correctly.

I feel like people often try to pick the tool and don't put as much thought into the system beforehand.

The MLS is difficult tool to use for finding deals right now.

Some agents specialize in investors and spend most of their time finding off-market deals for their clients utilizing the tools you mentioned.

I am 1099 right now working as a contractor so proof of income is essentially limited to bank statements.My credit is around 700 and I can show a good amount of income with bank statements, just don't have pay stubs right now.