An "A" would generally be new construction, with newer amenities and finishes (security, granite, well lit, open floor concept, etc.)Likewise, an "A" neighborhood would tend to be an area with newer properties, a top-rated school district, high-wage earners, etc.

@Bill Hamilton - All of my banking will be online, so using a Hawaiian bank could be an option - if as @Daniel Lee mentions, their technology is up to the task.

But they like other things such as restaurants, bars, gyms, yoga studios, and coffee shops. 

Will VA financing allow this, or is will be an out of pocket expense for the buyer?  

The tenants in these areas are C at best so longevity will be an issue, but you can achieve 1%.

Hit me up if you ever want to get up and do lunch or coffee and talk real estate.

Perhaps we can meet for coffee one day soon. 

takes time to sell 7 lotsYou may have zoning issues - may need curbs/sidewalk/guttersWith that many lots that close together is the main property your rehabing going to be an asset or a limitation to who or what is built near it Could re zone and split it and list it and let new buyer either buy house by itself and multiples of lots and give them a price break on lots

As it points out in the discussion this means there will be an excise tax charged on both transactions.I am going to bring this up at the May 26th meeting to see what the group has to say about this subject and how they are handling their closings. 

If they would be willing to guide and challenge me, I ensure to be  an eager-to-learn, highly motivated student.