In other words, sufficient capital for the cash purchase of a property (plus rehab) and eventually refinancing the completed project to a long term loan.

Now, if you have used your entitlement to obtain a VA loan and it is a small amount, I believe you can obtain another loan if you have sufficient entitlements remianing and the original loan was assumed.

Imagine acquiring over 800,000 square miles of land, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian border, for a mere $15 million — a touch below $440.3 million in today’s dollars.Basically 1/500th of a penny per square foot.This strategic acquisition not only expanded the United States’ territorial footprint but also unlocked immense potential for economic development and westward expansion.For savvy investors of the era, the Louisiana Purchase represented an unparalleled opportunity to capitalize on vast tracts of fertile land, abundant natural resources, and access to key waterways like the Mississippi River.

Its pretty vast and unsure of your strategy and your "WHYS".

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

First thing to consider is if the income from the portfolio and other sources is sufficient to meet your parent's expected needs.

Buyer paid his "fees" COGO charges, so I guess that was sufficient for COGO. 

Very disappointed to read this thread .I learned from Scott a lot, in fact I was inspired by his vast knowledge and call for action and became an educator myself.I think vetting business partners as well as vendors is crucial in our business, and apparently being a good educator doesn't guaranty a good investment manager.

In the VAST majority of good rental markets function is MUCH more important than form (aesthetics).

Where they may consider borrower’s financial state they are most considered with (1) property value, (2) liquidity of property if needed to sell quickly and (3) ability of property to generate sufficient cash flow to pay note payments.