Definitely get in contact with a lender who has a deep understanding of VA loans. 

The rate sounds low..conventional mortgage primary purchases are in the high 6%'s-low 7%'s..The 5 year PPP is a little heavy as usually declining..5%.4%.3%..can also consider 'buying out' of the PPP usually around 1-1.5% of the loan amount upfront..

We have access to capital to build the unit, but with the market slowing down, there is a possibility that we could 1031 exchange into an apartment.

My advice: target towns with average prices that fit your budget and then deep-dive into your research from there.Good luck with your search!

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The process is also insanely slow.

This suggests the rate of rent decline is slowing.

A large, deep and qualified network of "intermediaries" to provide deal flow OR the ability to spend $5 -10K PER MONTH on obtaining that deal flow. 5.

That is how fast things are changing.The more I think about this, the more I realize how deep the impact will be on our job market.

I first became interested in real estate after a high school friend of mine partnered with some people close to him to flip a house where he turned a large profit, especially for a 20 year old. He told me about the Bi...