You could even do it yourself after learning the basics. 

@Michael PlaksI’m not sure if you’re just trying to be controversial, but it’s clear everyone agrees this requires careful planning with a qualified professional.

Unfortunately, my service was cut short due to an injury during deployment, which required spine surgery.

Basically- As investors, we're hosed.

How do you think the 2 relatives will feel about having their rent raised or being required to pay rent period?

I am relocating to Southern Florida around March/April to serve as a recruiter at the South Dade Recruiting Station in Miami.I am planning to purchase my first property and aim to take advantage of the VA Loan and Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) benefits to make this possible.

Most lenders who order appraisals are required to order them through a 3rd party AMC, which can add additional costs to the appraisal but ensures that there is no lender (Or borrower) bias in regards to the values.

So basically its a "warm and fuzzy" about a property.

Avoid PMI and then go to a local credit union and get a heloc after closing to gift the money back.Have this as a tool in your tool belt but pursue use of the 3.5% FHA, knowing that you will be at a competitive disadvantage if you are competing with non FHA buyers, then you can call in the favor from your gift person.Just know that if someone gifts you down payment money, your bank will require them to sign a letter stating that it is in fact a gift that doesn’t need to be paid back.

James and his people who manage the program are nice and give basic sales and negotiation advice but not much that moves the needle in any situation.