Andy Williams, Founder of RECON REALTY, Co- Host of HGTV’s Flip or Flop Fort Worth is here 9/26 at 4PM ET to answer questions about real estate entrepreneurship. Questions?

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen I don’t think Linder shy away from the VA loan. I think that there is more that specialize in you should focus on those that specialize in the loan and let them earn your business.

Sgt Andy Williams Thanks

MAJ Daren Walker I believe that each investment, each investor needs to take his own journey. Speak with the financial advisor (many veterans are in this space), become educated on the risk of buying real estate and what the investment would effect your plan. I leverage so that I can grow faster, but I also understand that real estate moves slow. So when you invest always know that you make your money when you buy; invest for the long term.

I'll echo Andy's comment in that each investor must decide which strategy is best for them. Me personally, I have decided to leverage as much as possible. I've found that this enables me to grow my portfolio faster, thereby creating cash flow also at a faster rate than having to wait for the capital to buildup to purchase a property outright.

Cpl Jeff N. That’s a good question. I started with income properties, use my cash flow to manage the debt service for flips. So I would recommend starting with income properties, rehabbing to rent. Repeat 3 times. Then try to do a flip. The principles you learn through, buying, renovating, renting, refinancing applies heavily to flipping.

CPT David Gowel The opportunity zones are probably the most exciting thing going on real estate right now. I know enough to be dangerous. It’s shifted my business model. The bill just got passed and if you want to serve you should 100% get educated on this investment opportunity. It allows for investors to offset the capital gains, defer them in if they invest into the opportunity zone for 10 years and their return on that investment are tax-free. In the upcoming months you will see a lot of media around this revolutionary bill and this bill alone will bring much-needed capital to some of the most distressd communities across the country. I want every veteran here to take advantage of that opportunity for themselves. It’s not just real estate, it’s entrepreneurship, it’s developments, it’s true community impact.

SPC (Join to see) That is a great question, I recommend you first contacted a veteran VA loan specialist. But the quick answer is buy a duplex or a fourplex. Live in one unit, rent the other units out. Plan to hold it for 2 to 4 years and enjoy the benefits of passive income. Just make sure you buy me and appreciating area.

Capt Brandon Charters There are new capital and finance products for real estate investors in the market today. You are able to get approved and multiple homes, income properties, flip properties, to your LLC. The market landscape has changed over the past six years; you have access to capital. You should start a real estate business and start with one rental properties.

SPC David S. Florida is good for both flipping and renting. With your new property, get offers. Get bids. Have a realtor help run the numbers and advise.

Renting makes sense, but do you have to split the income? If so it might be better to cash out and reset. I would say; the experience of learning how to remodel is good to have; this property might be a very cheap lesson.

Cpl Tim Callahan No. However it is important if you’re going to invest in income properties you know what a cap rate, cash flow, and cash on cash on return are.

LTC Steve Mannell Thank you, I am been working at this for 10 years. It is definitely a passion of mine and I will tell everyone here truly get into real estate to serve the community not just to make a quick buck. It feels good and you look back and know that you added value, and it’s also a really good way to earn a living, and it provides a lot of security for your family.