If you know for a fact that you are moving in less than a year....I would say no VA loan.

Any advice from other landlords, especially landlords in NoVa, appreciated!

@Jonathan Carden and @Alicia BrittI plan on moving to DC/NoVA later this year.

I'm focusing intially on Wholesaling and Fix & Flips and then plan to grow into other areas.I currently work evenings (3-11:30PM) and am wondering if I go back to days would it make investing more diffcult.I live in NoVa are but grew up in Maryland(PG co.) and spent alot of time in DC. 

Anyway, I'm in the NOVA area, so if you're interested in meeting up, just ask.Warmest Regards,Jeff

Hello from the eastern edge of Canada; Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.Have to thank everyone for a lot of the great information I'm finding on bigger pockets. 

I live in Nova, and perhaps we can get together and network!

Also a timeline for construction docs so I can get bids from multiple builders in the area (still don't have those either).  9-13: ratified contract on the property (5 day contingency - footers)9-18: footers checked and confirmed can hold 2nd story9-20: plat sent over to Architect9-23: initial sit down with new architect to discuss plans10-14:  meet with architect  again - made minor modifications10-15: received partial elevations from architect so we could market coming soon on MLS10-25: Met with Architect and builder to get update on status and quote11-14 meeting today to hopefully confirm final plans and get them submitted for permitting (another 6-8 wks in county zoning and building)Also, would like to develop a growing relationship with an architect in NoVA that understands Arlington County Land Disturbance issues.   

I am over in Nova Scotia.

I come from Australia so I understand rules and laws will be different.My partner and I are currently looking at investing in an apartment run by a hotel management chain (Ibis, Nova Stargate Hotel, Etc), however the properties hold long term leases.Apart from the BodyCorp fees being higher than normal properties, we feel this is a good strategy to enter into the property market.