(The photo of the horribly dilapidated house in the auction file did not match the location and legal description.

Most web sites allow you to set up search parameters and then they email you anything that matches what you are looking for.

This was an off-market deal which was perfect as our first investment opportunity as we kept being out-matched at the table by cash offers by veteran investors and teams in the area.

If not, what timeline matches your expectations?

This was an off-market deal which was perfect as our first investment opportunity as we kept being out-matched at the table by cash offers by veteran investors and teams in the area.

I would assume that appraiser would verify that the property they are reviewing matches the legal definition of that property and count the rooms etc.

If you find a good property that matches your strategy, there are other methods besides a VA rehab loan to finance the property and repairs.

Let her find somewhere else that matches her voucher.

For this, you'd have to calculate your principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI) as the payment amount and match that up to those income limits. 

Good resources to review Zillow or Redfin to look at inventory that is funneled from the MLS or you can reach out to local agents who have some off market inventory that would match your needs but would take a bit more time.