I may also need to take out a small loan/line of credit to complete the house, depending on how far my money stretches. 

So I dont see it being a super big stretch personally.. but I am not  a big SFR landlord so I dont follow it a ton..

Additionally, explore DSCR loans and other commercial lending options, as some might not require extensive experience, especially with a strong credit score like yours.With over 20 years of experience in the Tampa market, I've seen firsthand the benefits of strategic partnerships and informed lending choices.

Do they need some "sprucing up" ($2-3k) to get market rents or do they need more extensive renovation. ($10+k)- How is the building appear from the outside?

If you are deployed overseas you are still allowed to have a 'home base' in the US with your VA loan, and you can get an extension to the occupancy timeline (I believe as far out as a year).

Have already done quite a bit of extensive research on this particular project.

Quote from @Alicia Zhao: The BP package includes a Lease Extension form.

Was just a my property and noticed an extension cord from the tenant's apartment who I am evicting.

Once you do that, extensively study and visit the area.

My background is in analytics and have worn a couple of different hats in the space - sales compensation, business performance / reporting, COGS management, and opportunity / risk evaluation and implementation.Real estate investing is the first topic in a long time - maybe ever - in which I've been truly interested in learning more.