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Buying Strategies (For All Veterans) 5 Main Strategies
VA LOAN
You don’t need a down payment, but every loan has closing costs.
By law, VA Loan closing costs can’t be more than 4% of the home’s price.
Most end up around 2–3%.REALTOR COSTS
In today’s market, sellers often cover the realtor fees.
That means buyers usually don’t have to pay these costs—
the seller pays them instead in most cases.SELLER CREDITS
When you make your offer, you can ask the seller for credits.
Example: Ask for 4–5% seller credits.
If your closing costs are only 3%, the seller’s credit can cover everything.
Any extra credit left over can even result in money back at closing.
With the right offer, veterans can buy with no down payment and even get a check at closing.Inspections (if chosen) are out-of-pocket. VA appraisal fees are required before closing. States and fees may vary.VA LOAN ASSUMPTION
A VA loan assumption allows a homebuyer to take over an existing VA loan, including its interest rate and remaining balance. This can be especially valuable in a high-rate environment, potentially offering homebuyers a lower mortgage payment compared to taking out a new loan.INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Combine the above Strategies VA LOAN, REALTOR COSTS, SELLER CREDITS, then put an offer in on a multi unit max 4 units per VA LOAN guidelines and you're off to your passive income goals.
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VA Resources for Homes
Mortgage Pre Approvals
You can use any trusted lender — local banks, credit unions, or personal contacts.Here are 3 nationwide options commonly used by veterans:
We’ve also added a highly experienced and knowledgeable lender with a proven track record of helping veterans from a wide range of credit and income backgrounds. They’ve successfully assisted many veterans who would have not have qualified through other lenders. Village Capital link below.
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Jonathan Shook
Licensed Realtor & U.S. Veteran
"I got into this to help my brothers and sisters in the military simple as that."
Interested in Joining the Team?Veterans already buy with 0% down — but getting your real estate license lets you earn commission on your own home or help others do the same.✅ Represent yourself
✅ Get paid at closing
✅ Choose your cut — 1%, 3%, even 5%We guide you step by step, free of charge.🛠️ You must complete state-required coursework, pass your exam, and hold an active license to earn commission.Want to see how much you could earn?Commission Structure Overview
Most transactions involve a single commission side, typically 2.5%.
In dual agency transactions, however, multiple buyer and seller fees may apply.While our mission is to minimize all transaction costs for clients, the chart below illustrates the maximum potential earnings we’ve seen realtors in the region achieve per transaction.👇 Check out the example payouts below.
| Home Price | 2.5% (Seller Pays) | 2.5% (Buyer Pays) | 💰 Total You Earn = 5% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $2,500 (Seller Pays) | $2,500 (Buyer Pays) | $5,000 Total Earned |
| $200,000 | $5,000 (Seller Pays) | $5,000 (Buyer Pays) | $10,000 Total Earned |
| $300,000 | $7,500 (Seller Pays) | $7,500 (Buyer Pays) | $15,000 Total Earned |
| $400,000 | $10,000 (Seller Pays) | $10,000 (Buyer Pays) | $20,000 Total Earned |
| $500,000 | $12,500 (Seller Pays) | $12,500 (Buyer Pays) | $25,000 Total Earned |
| $600,000 | $15,000 (Seller Pays) | $15,000 (Buyer Pays) | $30,000 Total Earned |
| $700,000 | $17,500 (Seller Pays) | $17,500 (Buyer Pays) | $35,000 Total Earned |
You must be licensed and active in your state to earn commission.You still need to qualify for a VA loan like anyone else.If you’ve got the time, it could be well worth it.Real estate License Startup Costs:
$400 – $3,100+ (varies by state)Even though each state requires fees our guidance is still 100% FREEREALTOR COSTS & COMMISSIONSFigures shown are maximum commission rates. We never push these on veterans.Our strategy: always push to have the seller cover realtor costs in sales. Least commission possible for veterans.On your own purchase/sale, with your license, you can set your own commissions. Getting paid even more to buy properties!
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Licensing & Disclosures
Jonathan Shook – Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Massachusetts
License #9586262 | eXp Realty Broker of Record |
Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons