24: 13 Units Despite Being Stationed 5,000 Miles Away with Naaman Taylor

On today's show: how U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Naaman Taylor is combining house hacking , partnerships , and VA loans to build himself a comfy retirement... all while serving his country overseas! This episode has something for everyone – from structuring partnerships to stretch your dollar farther, to hiring property managers and identifying a trustworthy mentor . Be sure to let Naaman (he said we could call him "Taylor") what you thought of the show by visiting our show notes page at biggerpockets.com/rookie24 and leaving a comment... or sharing your thoughts in a post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group. In This Episode We Cover: Planning for a financially secure retirement while working a steady military job How to use VA loans more than once Common mistakes when using a VA loan Duplexes vs. single family homes Overcoming an early bad experience with a tenant Using Dave Ramsey's principles to save money for down payments The advantages of a 50/50 partnership Generating "truly passive income" rather than creating a job for himself How to interview property management companies Taking advantage of the "2 in 5" tax rule with your primary residences How to vet a potential real estate investing mentor And SO much more! Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rookie24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices