There is a lot to discuss on this topic.

The FHA househack strategy is fairly common and pretty straight forward, a lot of people have been using this and/or the conventional househack (myself included) so have been on both sides of the table. 

I plan to put two duplexes on the property but with this high appraisal is there a smarter thing to do to pull that money out of it or just use it for better collateral for the construction loan most banks will lend on the transfer price within a seasoning period. we face the same issues for land entitlement and development.

To maximize cash flow, find suitable properties, analyze numbers, and focus on student-friendly amenities.

Inventory has held steady around 5-6 months for some time now, with roughly 9% more active listings on the market in the metro now compared to Oct. 2023.

Also, consider connecting with local real estate meet-ups or online communities like this one!

You can own more than one property with a VA loan, it depends on what your total allotment is.

What's the ARV on these houses?

I would send them on message that says, "Please secure the home and leave the keys on the kitchen counter.

Also, per the images, a crack develops in the kitchen, on the other side of the house where the wall meets the ceiling.