VA Loan Assumptions, The 3-Condition Deal Finder & $150K in Appreciation: What Three Military Market Leaders Know That Most Buyers Don't

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 2023Market 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 nowThe 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 dimeSingle Family vs. Multifamily — Geoffrey shares how his first house hack turned into $1K/month profit and $150K in appreciation over 10 years6-Month Market Outlook — What's coming, and why the fundamentals still favor smart military buyersWhether you're a first-tour Ensign about to PCS or a seasoned investor looking to build your next deal, this episode is your playbook.