Maybe get it straight b4 paying an attorney a retainer to sue and or choose an attorney who can and will go after EVERY possible avenue to make your client legally/$ whole.

@Shawn Tuma & @Chris KayVery difficult in today's market to cashflow putting 0% down:(5-10 years ago it was possible, but prices have increased faster than rents.Your best bet is to find a property that needs work, but will still pass a VA appraisal/inspection. 

I would think the only possible issue would be if you raised it above local or state allowed amount, or perhaps if you raised it a bunch above market.

-rent by the room possible? 

Talk with Bridgett.I ended up going new as I didn't want to be possibly bringing in bugs to a renovated property.

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

This would result in the veteran's entitlement being encumbered meaning the veteran only has partial, or possibly no entitlement remaining ie they might not be able to use their entitlement again until the loan is paid off.

Everything would be in your name and he would be at risk possibly even with a legal agreement.  

But for someone thinking about scaling and possibly repeating the strategy in multiple markets.. say, Austin or San Antonio-going the investment property route might provide more long-term flexibility.Have you noticed lenders trending toward stricter definitions of “second homes” versus investment properties?

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