Yes, I have used the VA loan in my two purchases and experienced the 25% rule for down payments on amount over your remaining entitlement.

@Austin BullThere are a lot of us here that are Investor Friendly Agents in the greater Phoenix metro.

Downtown Charleston experienced a significant surge, with home prices increasing by 33.2% compared to the previous year, resulting in a median price of $1.2 million.

Your deal finder (agent/wholesaler)- 3.

I've experienced swings where its 50% less cashflow than the prior month due to a month of multiple apartment turns all hitting at once versus a stabilized month. 

Connect with a lender/agent locally to get a feel for the area/what you can qualify.

Off the bat, I had a few questions that hopefully someone more experienced can help: 1. do auctions allow financing after winning the bid, or do they require entire amount to be immediately wired? 

I had a good relationship with the listing agent and was able to structure a below value deal (beating out iBuyers and other investor offers).

So, having a trusted and experienced Realtor to provide you with an evaluation would be a good start to helping you really assess your options.First, I would ask you what your ultimate goal is...? 

A good, experienced borrower can turn around even an unexpectedly bad deal.