They’ve asked me to write a strategy proposal but I’m not sure what the best way to go is.

I’ve seen an LOX written to say some versions of the following; 1) This new property has a garage and I need a garage. 2) The new property has more/less sq. ft. and we need more/less space due to x (having a child, downsizing, etc.) 3) The new property is in a different, more desireable school zone (if applicable). 4) The new property is closer to where I work (or go to school, etc.)Although it isn’t always an ideal living situation for some people, I would highly encourage anyone in your situation that is investment-minded to use each of your VA loans back to back for each of you to buy a 4-unit building as the numbers tend to work best on those here in Clarksville and it would make sense, as long as the numbers work, of course, to get as many units as possible with zero out of pocket while you can.

As mentioned in another post, our goal is to go from 8 to 20 properties this year. (20 by 20) it’s super aggressive and maybe far reaching, but we want to push as far forward as we can, and in my mind if you don’t push yourself outside your comfort zone you won’t reach your potential.But to answer your question, to get past the finance road block, we are continuing to educate ourselves and continuing to network until we find the right partners.

Half the neighborhood is in trailers and RVs in the driveway still, but the finished houses are selling because we are still a desirable place to live.

Otherwise, you'd have to go portfolio lender (maybe they do 20%) or hard money, which would be much higher. if you don't have even $20k saved, sounds like you are far off yet.

(I'm actually about to go full throttle into RE, but that's for another time.)Why should I invest in an illiquid, risky asset when I can get better returns in the stock market?

Then we will have to go with the Gas forced unit with the trunking or you could have 2 window unitsBid for remodelingDemo upstairs kitchen and tub and bathroomremove all debris from in the crawl spacekitchen down stairsremove tub shower down stairsremove old wall furnaceremove old carpethaul away all trashWindows and doorsall windows need replaced 14 total, the upstairs windows need to be special glass because of the coding from the building depart for height restrictionsFront door need replacedAll interior doors need replacesUpstairsWalls will need to be removed and replaced to convert to a 4-5 bedroom homeAll new interior doors need replacedPlumbing removed there will be no bathroom upstairsBathroomA brand-new bathroom will be installed with a tub shower, vanity, toilet,an faucets.

If you know the Madison area, that would be good to know in your post.My short background: I currently own 2 duplexes outside of Madison in a desirable suburb but it is also getting quite overpriced.

Let me know if now is the time to go full time DIY landlord or get employment. 

I emailed him that I am planning to go in the house the day after tomorrow, he did not confirm it.I have other people interested in renting the house, I am worried that if I wait my new tenants will lose interest...What do I do?