Having a team in place is essential to long-distance investing.

Great job starting at such a young age.

This is an amazing place to dive into real estate investing.

My wife and I have started a company, Margherita Homes, where we provide realty services, construction services and home care services, plus we invest.

I would be careful attempting the BRRRR method out of state to start.

If just starting out maybe do a small flip with a good mentor in your local market or buy your first rental to learn the game and start building that wealth.

Hey Pat,When reaching out to the homeowner about wholesaling, it's best to start once you've got a good handle on the property's value and condition.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

If they say yes, find out what they like and then find out if there is anything you could do to make their place better.

FHA & VA allow for a "Change in circumstance" for example you are moving, changing jobs requiring new location, new school, enlisted military, divorce, other life circumstance outside of your control.As far a penalty due to no intention as using from the start of the application.