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Back to EpisodesVA Loan Assumptions, The 3-Condition Deal Finder & $150K in Appreciation: What Three Military Market Leaders Know That Most Buyers Don't
Description
Geoffrey Whiteside (Norfolk/Hampton Roads) and Shawn Cleary (Charleston, SC) join J.D. Kameen to break down exactly what's working in military real estate RIGHT NOW and it's not what you think.
In this episode:
VA Loan Assumptions — how buyers are inheriting 2-3% interest rates, which lenders will fight you every step of the way, and why Shawn has closed 15 of them since 2023
Market Reality Check — Norfolk is sitting at a jaw-dropping 1.4 months of inventory while Charleston is at 3.5 months. What that means for buyers and sellers right now
The 3-Condition Deal Finder — Shawn's rule for finding the most motivated sellers in any market (vacant + 60 days + individual owner = gold)
Escrow Holdbacks — the renovation strategy that lets buyers force $20K–$40K in equity on the seller's dime
Single Family vs. Multifamily — Geoffrey shares how his first house hack turned into $1K/month profit and $150K in appreciation over 10 years
6-Month Market Outlook — What's coming, and why the fundamentals still favor smart military buyers
Whether you're a first-tour Ensign about to PCS or a seasoned investor looking to build your next deal, this episode is your playbook.