I'm holding off on certification, as although it is picking up, it is still moving slow and relatively new.   

I simply will not engage on text.. half the time they text you and don't even say who they are .. and its too slow.. 

So far, my only real estate experience has been slow flips of my primary residences, taking advantage of the VA loan program.

I guess all things considered they're not complete drawbacks because they help ensure you're making a good investment and that protects the bank and you but the main things I noticed is that closing will probably take longer, you have more stringent restrictions in terms of contractors you can use for even the smallest jobs, and because they constantly have to inspect that you're doing what you say you're doing having their inspectors come out to to survery everything before processing draw requests can also slow down your project.

Decided to get into it so I can do all the rehab myself at a slow pace. 

The way we structured, minor repairs were on the tenant, thereby eliminating the 'slow shower drain' type PITA calls. 

The seller cannot physically remove the tenants, its up to the legal system so obviously it's going to be a slow and ridiculous process.

The market for sales will slow down heading into the holidays.

It's the one thing that will deter or accelerate all our projects and i think it's silly that each one of us has spent/will spend so much time locating and vetting lenders.

Account Closed you make some very valid points   Hate to admit it  my wife and I debt this almost daily   It is a slow slow grind to get from nothing to something generated from nothing more then some rentals  it’s a piece of the puzzle I agree  1.