I plan to ask my lawyer as well but wanted to hear what the BP community is doing in these situations.Thanks,Troy

I'm planning to refinance my Va Loan to a Convential Loan to free up my Va Loan again to buy a duplex for house hacking.

Memphis TN is the best market for BRRRRs (Biased) Which market did you plan to invest?

By highlighting my ability to close quickly and my plans to enhance the property's value, I secured favorable terms that fit my investment goals while laying the groundwork for the broader development project.

Research styles and come up with a game plan for paint, stain and furniture. 

Always plan for the worst.

Your plan to start in Erie is a great one because you have a competitive advantage there, being from there.

If this is the case, once their attorney reviews the lease and explains that they are indeed responsible for repairs, you could help out, if they don't have the money, and offer to pay for the repairs in exchange for a lease extension, or some type of repayment plan over time, etc.  

My plan all along has been to hold on to the buildling and lease it out so that I own an investment asset. 

These loans often have more straightforward qualification requirements for investors with multiple properties but may have slightly higher rates.Cash-Out Refinance on Your Single-Family Rentals: If each has around $70k in equity, a cash-out refinance could provide some capital for the down payment, renovation costs, or even help you buy the 4-plex outright.FHA 203(k) or Conventional rehab loan: If you’re planning to occupy one of the units as a primary, FHA’s 203(k) loan or a conventional renovation loan could help with purchase and rehab costs at lower interest ratesPortfolio Loan: Some local banks may offer portfolio loans for investors with multiple properties.