If you make an offer subject to the inspection of the interior and the approval, then barring any other wording in the contract stating otherwise, you would have an out.

In your position you would probably qualify for a loan with great terms and you probably wouldn't have to put all of your money into the deal either which would give you options to also invest in some turn key properties or notes.Unfortunately I don't know all of the ins and outs of a VA loan but I am sure if you search for it in the search bar you will find people who are. 

There are meetups in surrounding areas but who would be interested in meeting at a bar after work in the city during a weeknight?

@Raj T.There's alot of people on this BP website that can help you if you put "notes" up in the search bar or in the community section under forums.

If you're in Seattle, contact your Seattle City Councilmember responsible for this terrible piece of legislation which somehow manages to work against both renters and landlords.To answer your specific question, Troy, we have screening criteria that sets the bar high, but is not exclusive based on a credit score number.  

There are a number of us on BP and yo can find great information using the search bar. 

In the case of a verbal lease, well then it's your word against the tenant's.I'd highly recommend seeking the input of a real estate attorney, but if you're using a FAR-BAR lease, the newer version makes it clear that the tenant is responsible for the entire lease amount, unless the property owner allows for a buy-out (typically two months advance rent to cancel plus loss of security deposit).

For example does it have to be a demonstrated primary residence or would say staying on all weekends meet the bar?

Hi Tym; whatever you want to learn (or your goals rather), make a step wise learning approach and start searching BP (search bar in top right of screen).  

I have great income and my credit scores are on the lower end of average, but getting financing from a bank in the DMV is difficult because, in part, there is no way I can convince a bank that this is a second home, whereas in out of state places (Florida and Washington) I can say it is a second home, since I am planning on being barred there and one day moving there.