Yes, the VA loan on the departing residence would stay on their entitlement, and it would limit their purchasing power.

I haven't used insta, and will play with it in next couple of months.Social media is powerful if done right!

Here in Houston we had a tornado last week and no power until yesterday so had to take a time out on brainstorming but an inspector and contractor are going over there on Thursday so I have a better assessment.

He can even come look at it after it's built and if it's not done correctly, will have more "power" to get the contractor to redo the work. 

The reason it is this way is the TRUSTEE's power of sale in the deed of trust.. its not  a MORTGAGE like what is common on the East coast...

I hadn't spoken to this guy in 20 years - this is the power of social.

If you have access to VA/DoD eBenefits you can get a certificate of eligibility (COE) to help you figure out how much purchase power you have left on your VA Home Benefit.

This makes the VA loan so powerful.

It exemplifies the visionary thinking and risk-taking spirit that characterizes successful real estate investing — the ability to recognize the potential of undeveloped or underutilized assets and transform them into valuable and productive resources.Today, the legacy of the Louisiana Purchase endures, serving as a testament to the transformative power of strategic investment and forward-thinking decision-making.

You have found the location and the property type of your STR, you know the regulations for the area you are buying in, now it is time to find out what your buying power is and look at the numbers.