I know it depends to an extent on quality of work but is this a value add play or not?

Awesome to see the BRRRR method play out.

Tillamook forest and cascade range we go a few times a month shoot pistols rifles and i have a nice clay pigeon thrower so we bust a few box's of clays as well. lots of fun.

The play for the originator entity is the points and fees - usually the asset itself (the note) has to be financed with equity capital rather than debt because the spreads are too thin to lever up unless you have a significant portfolio.

If you play pickleball a lot in Fort Lauderdale, start a pickleball/real estate investing networking group meetup/club.

Some zip codes (like 38127, 38109, 38116, 38118, 38122, 38111 etc.) are investor-heavy, but you need to vet contractors closely and know your resale/refi values down to the street.A typical play here might be:Purchase: $80kRehab: $40kAll in: $125kARV: $190k–$210kRents: $1500–$1750 (Section 8)Cash flow ~ $250–450/moIt’s 100% doable.

These two elements often get overlooked in the excitement of deal-making, but they play a critical role in the long-term success and sustainability of your investment journey.A well-thought-out tax strategy helps ensure you're maximizing all available deductions, utilizing the most favorable tax structures, and ultimately keeping more of your hard-earned income.

I’m open to different approaches—multi-family, partnerships, or other creative plays—and would love to hear from anyone who’s successfully used the VA loan to launch or grow their real estate journey.

Follow up is the game we play, until it sells!

And honestly, if you’re open to building a portfolio, one or two 0.8 percenters with long-term upside might be a better play than chasing unicorns.3.