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So your total cash outlay is extremely low.

I'm also interested to have a tax expert on my team. 

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I know the MO side extremely well (street by street). 

Flips sound like I would really enjoy doing them more, but I have extremely limited knowledge in fixing/repairing homes and don't have much extra time to spend doing it, so I think the "fun" part of having a flip I wouldn't be able to participate in and would just have to hire out.

Making a friend a lot more money than they were getting previously - Last year was my first year to attempt a JV Partnership on flips and it feels extremely rewarding making a silent partner money that they would have never expected/received from traditional investments. 

Hi Guys, I'm new to this and could really use some expert advice.

I am far from an expert but going above 245k is not going to happen with the VA unless getting a second appraisal will work.

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