People are very wary of being scammed so they're reluctant to put down a deposit when they can't even see what the furnished unit is going to look like. 3/1's can be hard to rent as MTRs.

Before I take on a new client, I always advise them to think through what they want to achieve in terms of tangible (and in-tangible) goals over the next 5-10 years.

You can also eventually refi the unit once 20% equity is achieved and then use the VA loan again. 

So let's see we have no achieved RAISING the cost of entry real estate by $25k, ADDED more tax's to the populace, but hey, that sprinkling of the 1 demographic, they thank you for that $$$$.

This will help you identify what market will have the most ideal factors for what you're trying to achieve with real estate. 

By leveraging market knowledge and a trusted partner network, we were able to achieve a substantial profit with minimal investment.

Second, list price is not a benchmark for a good deal, you are hung up on beating up the seller and if you are not achieving a win-lose scenario, you walk away.

yeah i have been keeping my eyes open for a 4 unit. I

It'll achieve the same thing.

The unit is fully renovated with very little to no CAPEX needed.