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:
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Planning for a financially secure retirement while working a steady military job
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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