New and Motivated Investor

Hello everyone, my name is Austin and I am in the beginning phases of becoming a rental property owner. I have always considered buying rental properties, but I have not committed to fully understanding the business until recently. I am currently taking any and all knowledge regarding property ownership and am very grateful to be apart of an amazing community here at BiggerPockets. About a week ago, I finished reading The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon Turner and Heather Turner which was cram packed full of very valuable information and through the book I was directed here. I am 27 years old and am a veteran; therefore I plan to utilize the VA home loan to purchase my first rental property. I plan to use the house hacking method for the first few years buying duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes. I am taking a year to learn the business before I purchase my first property in July of next year. I am honored to be here and be apart of a very prestigious group of people and I hope to learn a lot from those who have knowledge to share. Thank you.