Cost of capital is high right now. 

Additional costs will creep in and costs seem to go up faster than rents, so I would sell and try to otherwise optimize the VA loan. 

You won't find a deal where you live for free, but if you can live in a great neighborhood at a reduced cost of living that is a nearly risk free way to get started in real estate. 

(Anything that isn’t your primwry first is only tax free on a pro-rated basis.)I don’t know how you could swing it but…If they gifted you the kand they would avoid their capital gains tax.

I would anticipate it would depend on the level of detail you desired but it has been my experience that the will do free estimates.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: @Basit Siddiqi Just sent you a DMI read your message but I am not sure it is what I am looking for.It appears that are a mortgage broker and help investors get financing (correct me if I am wrong)I own a lot of properties free and clear. 

How about opportunity cost?

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And that can cost you time and money.