I now have a solution for closing these deals without needing a more experienced partner.

So if you plan on getting into a more active roll in real estate having cash available is very helpful.

You live in NYC and are close to so many areas where you can make a more sound multifamily investment.Most of my holdings in my life have been in NY and the landlord-tenant laws never were much of an issue because of how I chose tenants, but it's certainly a consideration.

I still need to get more properties by using conventional loans and develop a more stable business credit before doing LLC. 

Tough part with VA loans is they are still similar to FHA loans and can be a more strict appraisal process.

I swap out pictures to some with decorations and a more seasonal feeling.

If you bank your timeshare (I use RCI) or there is  Interval International, two of the largest ones)  then you can reserve a timeshare at a more popular, in demand location.  

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.

After about 6 months, they transition to a more traditional sober living house.

In my opinion, a more moderate quarter-point cut would have signaled confidence in the economy's underlying health.