FHA and 3-4 unit properties don't mix in Oregon, as most don't meet the FHA's self-sufficiency test (75% of rents cover your entire payment).

Qualification is based off property income and LTV's can range from 55-70%.

However, your situation—having a full VA loan, ample savings, and a pre-approval in a competitive range—puts you in a strong position to navigate these challenges.Given your circumstances and goals, buying a home could indeed be a way to build equity for yourself rather than paying rent that contributes to someone else's mortgage.

What are your scenarios looking like for property type and loan amount ranges ? 

In addition there are a wide range of grants HUD supports in most cities to improve a property to rent to low income people.Perhaps the best decission in looking at section 8 and low income rentales are the larger assets of using the contract incentives and special financing programs that only exist to those who provide services and employ your tenant that you could benefit from.

It is a newer hill top build in an older neighborhood with a 500-700k price range.

With sufficient photographs and notes reflecting the results of your inspections. 4.

Your primary insurance policy with $300,000 in liability coverage should be sufficient in 99.999% of all lawsuits.5.

As others have mentioned, 100K in some markets is doable but in most coastal, appreciation markets, it will not be sufficient to lend in a safe manner, i.e. with a large equity buffer to protect your principal investment.

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