Step 3: Be educated and know what a GOOD DEAL looks like.

I would educate yourself so you have a decent business plan before taking someones money. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

Be sure to check out the "education" tab at the top.

I've been educating myself on investing for the last year, but you don't know what you don't know!

I started my education journey a few months ago, and have been looking to purchase my first rental property.

Are you trying to educate him on rehabs? 

I understand that all responses to my questions are educational and theoretical and not legal tax advice.

If you can refinance out of your VA that is great... but you will need at least 20% down if you don't want to live there for another year after the refinance.That's why I would recommend educating yourself, pinching your pennies, and making sure you have that 3% to 5% down payment for house number 2.

I’ve been educating myself in all different types of exit strategies and different real estate deals an individual can do.