Portland has gone a step further, imposing requirements almost guaranteed to trigger unintended violations.

I applaud you and your wife for thinking about this so early and your apparently great ability to save money for this next step! 

Sometimes you have to step back, really think about your long term and short term goals, stick to a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly plan.

Now, if the deal is so sweet that someone may want to step into your shoes prior to closing for a large fee, make the contract including the seller financing terms freely assignable and ironclad.Good luck.

One was the steps were a few inches off of code in height, and the railing broke when the guy fell. 

I've been dabbling in the world of RE for the past couple of years and now taking some serious steps moving forward with some MHP deals.

Each site you evaluate is another step forward and you'll learn more along the way.

Each step is a deal. 

Even if you do not mess up any steps in this lengthy process, you are looking at AT LEAST 90 days before you get your asset back. 

Key Steps Before ProceedingContact the Loan Servicer: They will guide you through the assumption process and confirm whether an entity can participate.Consult an Attorney: If you’re considering title transfers or joint ventures, an attorney familiar with VA loans can help you navigate potential risks.Understand Due-On-Sale Clauses: Ensure any post-assumption changes comply with the loan terms to avoid triggering repayment demands.Final ThoughtsVA loans are a unique and valuable financing tool, but the program’s focus on personal borrowers makes entity-based assumptions unlikely.