It is possible to utilize low down payment loans and live in great neighborhoods in Chicago Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Who was the lender?

Keep in mind, such an appraisal may not be able to be used by your lender, but perhaps you can request an appraiser with investment property experience (wherever they may be). 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Since you’re already diving into BiggerPockets, focus on clarifying your investment goals (house hacking, multifamily, or BRRRR), building your network with experienced investors and lenders, and most importantly, taking action by analyzing real deals.

Hey @Mike Williams, we actually have a lender in our network that can get this done.

@Randy Fitzgibbons - I'd recommend going with contractors who have experience with deals like this AND have experience working with banks/lenders for 203K rehab deals.

BP is a great resource for connecting with lenders. 

-Find a stellar lender who understands everything about the VA entitlements and how to maximize and scale using it.

They are a lender that we broker to.