Already helps a lot if you're bringing a deal to the table...

And I don't think it was a very serious offer, it came up in a conversation about selling my team, which is absolutely not on the table. 

You could try reaching out to ask questions and maybe that would turn into a sort of mentorship type relationship if adding a partner is not on the table. 

However, we typically use the FHA-203k loan because it involves a renovation, which I highly recommend if you are looking to really boost your equity and have the cost of the renovation wrapped into your loan with a VERY LOW AMOUNT OUT OF POCKET.I like the FHA loan, but honestly, the Fannie May Home Style is an even better product at this point because you just have to bring a bit more cash to the table 5% vs. 3.5% (w/ FHA), but you have a bit more flexibility.  

The unique part is the additional basement garage.

Key Steps Before ProceedingContact the Loan Servicer: They will guide you through the assumption process and confirm whether an entity can participate.Consult an Attorney: If you’re considering title transfers or joint ventures, an attorney familiar with VA loans can help you navigate potential risks.Understand Due-On-Sale Clauses: Ensure any post-assumption changes comply with the loan terms to avoid triggering repayment demands.Final ThoughtsVA loans are a unique and valuable financing tool, but the program’s focus on personal borrowers makes entity-based assumptions unlikely.

It's going to be a unique build

Depending on your state and your business, you may have some unique and potentially urgent opportunities.

An time sensitive opportunity came across my table for a purchase of properties in a bundle.

Of course, I can try and bring some value to the table (still working on it haha).I've tried Propstream and found that it's a decent tool to search for markets, but not as helpful when measuring ARV's.