Continue exploring various strategies to optimize your purchasing power and minimize upfront costs.Using an FHA or VA loan for MFH acquisition can indeed be advantageous, offering lower down payments and favorable terms.

Finally, someone who wants to sell their home after meeting them and understanding their goals, and viewing the property, they disclosed that they wouldn't mind letting us assume their VA loan of 2.25% or even seller financing it to us.

Personally, as someone who lives near the Poconos, I would recommend the mountains of VA, NC, or TN.

I just separated from the military currently living in Nothern Virginia  and I have been looking at out of state investing and I would love to get your input on that and also how would you go about finding leads when you do not live in that particular state I’m particularly looking at N.C around the Fort.

@Amit SinaiRichmond, VA has a growing market, a varied economy, and historical significance, making it an appealing investment destination.

Also not sure about doing to refinances. 1 now for a 5.75% va loan and 1 later to go conventional.

What if you're a VA buyer?

As you scale, you might want to hire someone to do your bookkeeping or bring on a VA to do it.

I've checked out the website for a few days and just now clicked on "Get Started"   I gave them my budget and VA eligibility and location. 

You should also look into VA programs.