Will you be funding your own rehab or would you need to roll those funds into your initial loan?

Most agency loans will expressly forbid such an arrangement, so if they found out, the odds of having the loan called would be very high. 

If you are willing to live in urban areas you may want to talk to a local bank in your market and see if they have any incentives or grant loans for certain areas.  

It's possible but going to be expensive and I would think they would want some collateral on the loan as well.

I would say maybe look into a 203k HOA loan great loans for people our age. you would be able to do a value add and not pay your mortgage until the updates are done up to 1 year.

Unlike refinancing, which involves taking out a new loan, recasting keeps your existing loan terms—including your interest rate and loan duration—intact.

@Bob Asad at our bank, we have an escrow account for security deposits, it is set up with sub-accounts for each tenant with their security deposit amount and their SSN.

I am currently helping a VA buyer purchase a home with an assumable VA loan in Skye Canyon.

In mid February, many tenants get caught up when they start getting their income tax refunds (depending how fast they file).Income tax refunds also give tenants the needed funds for first month of rent + security deposit, so they can move.Check out this graph, which was created from tens of thousands of data points:Regarding your property, suggest the following:1) Where specifically is it being advertised?

Focus on understanding the rental market, conducting thorough property inspections, and leveraging owner-occupied financing options like FHA loans.