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

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