Brendan, the VA loan can be a powerful tool in your investing career especially as you continue to PCS around the country.

Here are some “creative financing” strategies / tactics that increase your leveraging/buying power.  

What they will not tell you is that they have the power to lower the price and offer discounts.

There's always a shortage of deals in the market, specially now.Good news is that once you gain some traction, you'll be able to buy better lists, a power dialer and even hire a VA to help you find qualified seller leads (I run a call center for Real Estate).

Another way to supercharge this strategy is to mix in the power of assumable loans! 

For instance, one property seems to have an extra bathroom that is not listed in the county records.I plan to make some modifications, including removing a closet wall to expand a bathroom and taking out a kitchen island that contains electrical outlets and a switch.

A solid understanding of the rules can open up opportunities you didn’t even know existed.House hacking can be a powerful strategy to build wealth while covering your living expenses, and incorporating advanced strategies like 1031 exchanges can help you scale faster.

I have two friends who own rental properties and they are successful with their properties, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad twice along with Rental Property Investing and Power of Habit, I've been told by multiple people apart of the Baby Boomer and Generation X that they wish they invested in Real Estate at my age, I was a Resident Advisor at my University and I enjoyed that role so some of the skills are transferrable, and lastly this is the best time for me to take a risk.

Don’t underestimate the power of community!

Building a reliable power team is crucial for smooth transactions.