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 jobHow to use VA loans more than onceCommon mistakes when using a VA loanDuplexes vs. single family homesOvercoming an early bad experience with a tenantUsing Dave Ramsey's principles to save money for down paymentsThe advantages of a 50/50 partnershipGenerating "truly passive income" rather than creating a job for himselfHow to interview property management companiesTaking advantage of the "2 in 5" tax rule with your primary residencesHow to vet a potential real estate investing mentorAnd SO much more!Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rookie24See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.