Yes there are alternatives for both beige and 30 year loans for no US borrowers.

5% down federal loan How did you add value to the deal?

I once had a cabin in downtown Gatlinburg that had a small sleeping loft that was built out by Dolly Parton's brother back in the 1970s. 

You aren't required to offer a loan mod prior to foreclosure.

I wouldn’t want to hold the loan for too long, so ideally it would be a 5 year term, presumably ballon payment at the end.

I have two rental properties through the VA loan being military.

Not only will lenders be effected, but borrower credit, business loans, inventory, and auto credit will suffer when those effected have to relocate, find long term replacement housing and their livelihoods and income are destroyed.

To us, its a "Bridge Loan" (lol).

There are so many fewer properties of that size.A couple of investors who have been tremendously successful with SFH and small multi - Chad Carson, Michael Zuber.

Hey @Cameron MarroPersonal Loan or Line of Credit: If you have decent credit, a personal loan or line of credit could give you access to the cash you need for renovations without using your property as collateral.