We just closed on a 71-unit apartment complex, our largest purchase to date.

I believe the code says "if a veteran holds legal title to a property secured by a VA loan but does not possess equitable title, this situation is considered 'not a disposition."

It is still a seller's market in many geographic locations, so you can ask potential buyers for an extended closing period and/or with options to extend the closing period. 

Quote from @Patricia Steiner: There are several lenders who offer low/no closing cost options for first time homebuyers.

If have investment property, we are looking for relatively updated units (we are ok doing some work ourselves), class C+/B tenants, with rents either close to market rate or that can be increased.

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We have worked closely together on several occasions and she's been fantastic!

., AirBnB) as it will expose your property to bad actors.Law enforcement and the legal system seem to operate quite slowly out there.

To qualify for a loan, focus on having a credit score of at least 620 (or 580 for FHA loans), keeping your total monthly debt under 43% of your income, and saving enough for a down payment and closing costs—about 5-10% of the home's price in total.

So I just closed on a duplex a couple days ago & Im going to be house hacking.