He works with us often here in Chicago, but can service loans across the country!

Do you use traditional financing or do you us DSCR loans?

Instead of a 1 to 1 ratio, the required ratio can be 1 to 1.2 or 1 to 1.25.More on DSCR loans: DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan.

Only other wild card is if they destroy the house on the way out.

Check with your lender first—they may allow it if you personally guarantee the loan.2.

@Jason Piccolo or @Ram Go, what is the loan balance, interest rate, and when does the loan mature?  

I think house hacking with a VA is still well worth it. 

I've seen programs that go down to a $100,000 USD loan amount for foreign national DSCR loans.

@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.

LTV would be determined by the type of loan.