No General Contractor wants to do a remodel with the residents still living there....they will charge you more (they probably will not show it, but the prices will be higher because of the huge PITA factor and increased liability)I would wait until you have completely moved out and then just give them the house empty and ready to roll.....But you can get a Scope Of Work going and start getting bids...even plans and permits if you're going that far...

They are recognized and acted upon by those who are prepared.Don't wait for luck to come to you.

As far as financing, with the brrrr strategy I would need to wait until I have some equity in the property correct?

I'm getting a lay of the land and found a potential deal in Palmetto Beach.

I have not paid him a cent yet and he has walked me through the inspection report and prioritized the work in order of importance and what can potentially "wait'. 

I prefer not to wait two years to provide tax returns.

waiting and saving capital to purchase when the markets better?  

Generally speaking, I know there are a lot of fine details and higher interest rate you make while you wait for it to be sold at auction etc. 

Three are VA loans.Finding a cash flowing multifamily can be hard to find at a great price point but there are other strategies.Message me if you want to lay out a great game plan.I wish you all the best.

They will wait 7 years for it to fall off their record.