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Questions about VA loans
Good Evening,
I recently joined Bigger Pockets. I have been trying to buy my first Duplex since last year. I haven't had luck with it as of yet. I plan to use a VA Loan and I was wondering if anyone had any pointers or information in regards to using a VA Loan? Please let me know. Thank you.
-Eric
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Its still pretty advisable to see what you are looking to buy... MAYBEif you know the neighborhoods and can interpret the house from the photos you might offer sight-unseen. But, as well as I know my areas I wouldn't really do that. There are ways to deal with your issue, but they aren't really nice so I don't do that.
The house buying experience doesn't really change much with loan product type, either than the amount / type / source of the paperwork, in general.
Not sure I understand you. Well, I'd be happy to chat. Send me a direct message if you'd like to. Good luck.