I’m active duty Air Force and I have three VA loans now.When I started, I didn’t know where to start, so I went with the big companies, USAA, Navy Federal, and Veterans United.If you don’t have an agent, I know USAA and Veterans United have agents they are connected to and can refer them to you.

Can refi an existing mortgage to a shorter term “Mini Mortgage.”Navy Federal 80% LTV Norway Savings Bank, MaineOmaha MortgageOregonians CU - ORPenFed - max 3 other properties, including primary. 80% LTV, prime + 1%, <4 propertiesPeoples Bank of NCPSECU up to 80% Quorum Federal Credit Union 80% LTV, owned by LLC is OK.

@Rose Jones, if you haven’t already, take a look at Navy FCU.  

(owe $15,000) very low interestLive at parents rent free- $0 monthfurniture credit card- $2400/$6000 $150 a month. (0% interest)Discover card - $3369/$4000 $150 month ( 0% interest) Navy fed card- $2,700/$11,000 Navy fed card - $13,000/$16,000Around 5 other credit cards which have no balance on them.Assets:I own a 2014 BMW 550i which is worth around $15,000. 

And I'm concentrating on Lake County as I'm familiar with the area some and have ties to the Navy base which may provide a competitive edge.

Navy Federal CU has a longer draw period and longer repayment period than other lenders. 

@Tricia Miller I know this thread is older, but I just moved to Portsmouth with the Navy and am considering investing in Suffolk.

Purchase price: $146,000 Cash invested: $18,000 3/2 brick ranch located minutes from Fort Eisenhower where I was stationed in the Navy.

I lived in this property while in the Navy.

Additionally, American Express provides credit lines tailored to real estate investors' needs AMEX Blueprint Business.Chase Ink and Navy Federal also offer excellent credit card options for real estate professionals, with the potential for high credit limits up to $100,000.