Will this help me be eligible to use rental income to qualify as loan.

Will this help me be eligible to use rental income to qualify as loan.

Not sure how much where you live your eligible for with your VA.

I'd definitely recommend doing a search as there is so much information already on the boards about self-directed IRAs and better yet (if eligible), Solo 401ks. 

What holds me from more fundamental investments in the independence is regulation, which is also the other risk of this business.

As far as the markets, here is an article with things to consider-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/02/2...Memphis isn't my favorite...there are markets now with higher returns and better market fundamentals (in my opinion). 

The property itself needs to be fundamentally sound as well.How do you know you have 5% down for a 150 unit if you do not list price per door? 

I will likely move to the island before my wife is eligible to rotate, so there is a chance that we could wait until I get there to start the process.One question I have, is it common to have to stop construction a few times throughout the building process to seek new permits?

In order to save in taxes can you sell both properties as a package deal but allocate more of the sales price towards the dollar store property that is eligible for capital gains?

There is alot to learn but I am trying to start with the fundamentals and get my personal finance in order.