Is the fact that the seller ultimately suffered no negative consequences and got fully paid make a difference?  

When it comes to H1B visa holders, it ultimately, comes up with whether you are considered a resident or not for US Tax purposes.

I joined my local landlord association, started building contacts and connections that ultimately made this venture a success.

What is your ultimate goal for this loan?

In the event that something goes south and there is litigation, it is much better if your LLC is a party and not you, and hopefully your LLC does not own many assets. 3.Due Diligence ItemsDue diligence items in the contract are essential even in a wholesale deal where you ultimately will not close the deal yourself.

Ultimately, the lender would want to see that you have some consistent payment history towards an obligation. 

@Christian DiCroce I don't know if Cleveland is one of the Ohio areas that is on your Radar or not but since it's been brought up here is some food for thought for you.If you are looking at Cleveland I recommend checking out The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

That is a tough question to answer depending on where you are looking to ultimately invest. 

Ultimately whichever way you choose it seems like you're going to take some monetary hit in some way.

Do you care to share your experiences with the VA system and would you mind sharing which agency you ultimately went with and found the most success?