My two favorite loan options for getting started are the FHA 203k or the Fannie May Home Style. 

I do have monthly mortgages to be paid and not having rental income to offset my negative cash flow has been a learning experience and really trying to think of what options I have to have better success at this.

Having the VA option is certainly a benefit and we're excited to get started now.  

As for financing, make sure to explore options for using rental income to qualify, and be prepared for a 20% down payment.

Focus on networking, learning financing options, and saving up so you're ready when the right deal comes.Good luck!

Lenders can have different loan options based on the property type and the amount of rehab (if any) required for the project. 

So all of the gain and depreciation recapture are initially still tax deferred.However, like Joe said, the down side is later when sold  you lose the 1031 option. the client will pay tax on all gain and depreciation recaptured from before the 1031 also. 

Airbnb.org, the nonprofit arm of airbnb.com, offers hosts options to assist with emergency housing in times of crisis, such as the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

If there are lease violations, mention them-you not having a key to access the unit WITH proper notice or in case of emergency is one of them.I'd also tell the tenant that they are clearly not happy there, so finding a new place is in their best interest as well and as they have several months, they should have lots of options.

For some of my homeowners - I provide them with several options 1.