I also had a vision of what I wanted to do but not sure how to present that to any contractors for accurate bids.

I also had a vision of what I wanted to do but not sure how to present that to any contractors for accurate bids.

Should I get an apartment first and wait to invest or should I take advantage of my VA loan and allowances as soon as the opportunity presents itself?

Sometimes I Hate When I am Right Wow just how I mentioned just a few days ago, about easing back in Investing in Property of any kind until the opportunity presents it self.

Add onto that:1) Present your analysis in an organized, professional manner.

They were asleep 60 minutes before I got there.I've even given a 6 pack of premium beer to some guys as a present. 

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Just had one close wherein he departed a 4/2 for a 2/1 after breaking up with his fiance whom he had previously intended to make babies with.It's a matter of a) it being true and accurate (since the underwriter could ask you to document your claims in some way) and b) quality packaging and presentation on the loan originator's part. 

I was not present for the sale because I live in Europe, so I was told that certain gaps would be filled in by my representative after I signed the documents, but this particular line was the responsibility of the title company to fill in. 

I will say that for lenders, if you're going to meet one it helps if you have a deal you've done that you can talk about with them, or a specific deal you're considering - or at least some examples of what you're looking for, and the more specific the better.Basically, the more that you can show that you're serious, either by having a track record or by being able to talk intelligently about the kind of project you'd potentially ask them to lend on, the more seriously they'll take you as a potential borrower.It's not unlike a startup seeking funding from an angel investor, there's a whole psychology to it as far as showing that you have some knowledge and presenting it as a safe lending opportunity for them without coming across as "needing" the money because any hint of desperation will turn off a lender or investor quickly.BP has some great resources on this, you could search Bigger Pockets Raising Private Money or something like that.