I didn't think it is necessarily a bad thing, just is more of a sales strategy than anything else.why do you think that the concept of investing in real estate with 0 money is an "idea" instead of a real thing. 

Yes you can but it depends on the lender some lenders do not allow due to overlays and in house restrictions. 

There's nothing you will be able to do unless the heirs agree to go through probate to get ownership of the property and then sell it to you.

Hi everyone, new to investing here but I've used the VA loan 3 times now and have had 2 at once so I have a good understanding of how it works.

I think that it is governmental BS...

No, I do not know at all if the land will appreciate.

Let us know where it is at and maybe we can give a better answer.

Currently have it rented and plan to hold on to it.

I wouldn't use them to complete the job, they've already shown they aren't doing quality work.

If the lender is licensed in the state you're buying in, then they can do the loan.