I have followed the forums occasionally while I was on a deployment.

There are a wide range of strategies to deploy when investing in real estate. 

Going VA first, then conventional second is definitely a solution to this, but I feel like the reverse would be a smarter way to deploy my capital.

You can always save now and when you are ready to move, you’ll have some capital to deploy.

We can deploy the money made on the sale into a much better investment vehicle (maybe 2 BRRRRs for example, or a ridiculous margin flip).  2. 

Deployments and transfers killed me with the low income.

With a deployment, that has meant I am now seeking to buy my fifth house in five years, all owner occupied (two VA loans, two FHA, seeking conventional on my fifth).I am in contract for a new construction in Killeen, TX, however my lender just notified me after turning in all my docs that I am clocking in at about a 65% DTI, and without lowering it to 45% the deal will be kaput.

The first person vacated due to job transfer and the second was deployed with the military.Now that you know my story HA, here's my questions...Condo purchase price: $160,000Condo mortgage: $138,000Current market value: Around $145,000If we sold the condo for the average of $145,000, after a 7% Realtor fee we would be left with $135,000.

@Hugh AylesIf an IRA receives passive income, such as rent from real property, interest on a note, dividends or royalties, that income is fully tax sheltered just like the passive investments generally undertaken in the stock market.If an IRA engages in a trade or business such as flipping houses, purchasing shares of a service business established as a pass-through like a LLC or LLP, etc, then the gains from such activities are subject to a trust tax known as Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI).In some cases, you can deploy your IRA into an activity subject to such taxation and still come out with net after-tax returns that are superior to any other investment you may make with the IRA.  

In 2012, while deployed to Naghlu High, Afghanistan, during my breaks, I discovered Dave Ramsey, where I learned the basic cash flow principles.