So I am going to provide this value add a $0 value but if you confirm it can have a 1 BR/1 Ba added there will be a value add to weigh into the calculations.Also note with the 96.5% LTV there is virtually no equity pay down and you will be paying mortgage insurance.   

I have done virtually every step (house hacked a single family residence rather than a duplex but I would do a duplex if I were doing it over) without the benefit of the VA loan. 

I'm also interested in this as finding a 1% rule deal in my own country (Australia) is virtually unheard of!

Finally, you'll need a Lender who can perform closings virtually (e.g., thru a mobile notary) and uses systems like docusign to process paperwork online. 

Here are a few ideas on how you can free up you and your wife's time:1) Online portal for all rent payments and maintenance requests (this way everything is organized and handymen can be notified immediately what work is needed to be done and why)2) Set up online billing if you have not done so already, with recurring payments or automatic payments. 3) Hire a virtual assistant(s) to answer calls, make calls, and do other work that anyone can do. 4) Keep track of how you spend your time currently so you know what changes to make first that will have the biggest impact.Thanks!

I just learned that virtually everything my parents own is suceptible to being used to pay for the nursing home. 

This is a building can be built virtually anywhere (almost any residential zoning, and in a number of non-residential zones). 

In terms of connecting with US RE brokers, you should network with them virtually through social networks.

@Nolan M. like a “virtual bandit sign” I like that.

Hi, my name is Jacob and I'm new to doing  JV deals. I would like to know what are the steps of doing a JV deal. Especially when I have a wholesaler looking for a buyer and I have a buyer please explain. Things such a...