I had found some regulations about VA guidelines and it speaks about recent separations and states that anyone who has recently seperated and doesn't have the needed 2 years job security can still be processed but underwrites will use their best judgement and will have flexibility.

You need to know what things cost.

You'll find everything you need to get started in the forums.

Quote from @Evan Polaski: @Dave Cali, while tend to agree that office will come back, from a higher level I am not sure how much interest you will be getting from these forums.  

I agree, you need to confirm this with the city.

At one time, I told people to spend money on a skip trace so they could file the in personam QT lawsuit (the one where you can served lawsuit papers on all defendants) and avoid the expense of the in rem QT lawsuit (the one where you need a GAL).

Probably not enough the IRA to own real estate given reserves needed and such.

On the contrary, hoping to get any of them shot down if they need to be, so I can learn from it.Anyone that finds any other hole, please don't hesitate to chime in.Thanks again to all. 

How much will you have to invest?

Managing your budget is basically advertising as needed.