Stay curious, keep learning, and embrace every challenge as a stepping stone to success.

Again, not taking thoughts or opinions as etched in stone hah.

Yes, it's a stepping stone situation.

It is a slim margins game and most in that game should see it only as a stepping stone to build cash to enter another real estate strategy (STR/LTR/MFR)!

.- Has anyone successfully used VA loans as a stepping stone to building a rental portfolio?

Do turnkey properties make sense for building a portfolio, or are they better as a stepping stone to something else (like BRRRR or small multifamily)?

But if you want true investor-level tax advantages and control, direct ownership (even small-scale) usually wins.Curious — are you looking at fractional investing as a stepping stone, or more for long-term diversification?

Another option is to start a small business and run it from home, and you might qualify for a home office deduction, helping cover part of your living costs while you grow.The main goal is to position your current home as a stepping stone.

Ask as many questions as possible, even if you think you’re being annoying, don’t leave any stone unturned.

That is "set in stone", it's either a + or a -, there is no changing it after the fact, it is-what-it-is.