I mean, I get it, it just seems like experience in what I went to school for (Physics) is difficult to come by unless you already have your foot in the door. 

When I get there, the system will always work as rents increase over time, as do my expenses.

I'm leaning towards the increased cash flow a 30 year offers.

Not knowing that makes this kind of difficult.  

And there is opportunity to improve the property to increase value and rent. 

I'm asking for any experience and suggestions from any BP  members who have knowledge of a situation like this and what can I do to adjust my REI business model to deal with this.I didn't have flood insurance and hoping I get the FEMA grant that has been approved for the area.This is a very difficult time and thousands of people like me are doing everything we can to survive and come out of this in one piece. 

I realized in doing this post that if Zillow were to actually utilize the data that I and other agents have given them that they could increase the quality.  

But dealing with VA loans I found very difficult and they are on their own timing, closing was a delay after delay for funds final approval.

I will attempt to attend one of the meetings here in the hampton road area but with my schedule on ship it may be difficult.

Best asset class in real estate and it's extremely difficult to do in California.