Your VA loan will be crucial to your real estate investing growth, especially since it affords you the potential opportunity to own more than one property, depending on your overall allotment.For active military personnel, that conundrum of where to invest and where you will end up is always part of the issue that sometimes causes analysis paralysis so it's great you have one in VA Beach already.

Quote from @Travis Tamillo: Hello all, Im about to retire from the Navy and am super excited about becoming a Real Estate Agent.

I’m currently active on BiggerPockets to connect with like-minded investors, exchange ideas, explore potential opportunities, and provide opportunities through my network to collaborate with others.

Real estate has been a passion of mine for years, even while working in the high-tech industry.Together with my partners, we’re constantly on the lookout for our next exciting real estate adventure.

That way you know they are active in the BP community!

Quote from @Joe Gellenbeck: Hi All,I am new to this community and real estate investing in general, but I'm excited to jump in.

Take time to learn through military-focused resources like Military House Hacking or Active Duty Passive Income, and connect with other military investors online or on base.

Hi, I just started using BiggerPockets and am excited to learn about the community and all the resources available.

Contact potential sellers who are not actively seeking to sell their real estate holdings.  

I am new to real estate investing and BP, and I am excited to learn more about this space!