Wealth in real estate is usually, though not always, made by buying and holding properties, and the passage of time. 3) Consider working for a property manager or real estate investor in the summers as an intern.

Lenders often consider the whole picture, so keep building that credit but don't let it hold you back from exploring options.Since you're considering a trailer to fix up, have you thought about markets like East Phoenix or the outskirts of Austin?

Not sure if this holds true in your market.

I don't hold to the "analysis paralyis" theory that if you're not buying something (LTR or STR), you're doing something wrong.  

I was just looking to turbo charge that a bit because as we know property values have gone up and buy and hold in a SDIRA just moves to slow even if you can max your SEP. 

I also hold a couple of real estate forums in the area for people like yourselves to connect with service providers, GC's, etc. 

I believe the code says "if a veteran holds legal title to a property secured by a VA loan but does not possess equitable title, this situation is considered 'not a disposition."

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

But if you get in now and hold for the next cycle, by year two or three, those numbers will look way better.