VA Cash Out refi's must demonstrate a Net Tangible Benefit to the veteran, strictly defined by VA, to do one of the following: eliminate PMI, reduce the rate, reduce the term, reduce the payment, increase residual income, renovate or repair your primary residence, convert from ARM to fixed rate, or stay below 90% LTV. 

Your long-term income depends on whether the investment city attracts new companies that create replacement jobs with similar wages and skill requirements.

Prepayment penalties- usually 1-5 year terms.

I have rented out this home short term before and have been successful but I don't have any experience with 12 month leases.  

The buy in would be very flexible terms.

Checkbook control can be a good self-directed IRA setup that can give you flexibility to invest in real estate on your terms.

In real terms you would walk away from an investment long before a primary residence and therefore most banks will not allow it for anything less than 10%.

We operate a real estate, mortgage, and property management firm dedicated exclusively to Short Term Rental Investments.

If your goal is financial freedom, which is a long-term goal, not so much.Financial freedom is a long-term proposition, not a one-time event.

We own a real estate, mortgage, and property management company solely focused on Short Term Rental Investments How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?