@Mike Sferacorrect. one small tweak, if you're buying fixer, you wouldn't typically buy with a 'mortgage.' you'd use cash or a hard money loan. 

There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.

How do you PAY back your contractor, did you take out a construction loan and repay them once the property sells or you refi?

Hard money and standard loans (Conv, DSCR) are unlikely to be available for deals under $75k.

Sounds like you're taking advantage of your favorable VA loan options smartly too.Good work - can't wait to hear about your next deal!

Financing-  build a relationship with a regional banker, don’t shop for interest rates, start small and build history and loyalty they are your team, Cross collateralize, deposit CD/MM or custodial account with bank for loan, give them monthly updates, nail your deal analysis, do stress tests on your deal analysis-cost/interest rate/deal length/ sale price etc. 12.  

Heidi Pagano at C2 Financial is amazing to work with, patient and knowledgeable on all types of loans.

Traditional lender financing with 30-year fixed loan and 25% downpayment.

I've seen you post a few times about 70% max leverage but 75% is widely available, at lease with non-conventional 30Y DSCR loans.  

I haven’t loaned any money out and not sure if I will, but definitely believe it is a great way to make money.