The idea is that you buy a great deal, rehab so that is worth significantly more than your total in cost (I'd say at least 15%), rent it out, then refinance. 

I totally loved this podcast.

If I do a 1031 in the next few years, I'll totally renovate the property prior to sale, so any money I put in now may be a waste. 

Once the constable drives away all bets are off.

As long as you don't put both your names down on the loan.VA loans don't have a cap but to get the zero down payment benefit you have to keep your totals under that $453k or whatever the limit is for your area. otherwise you put down the difference.You can get a certificate of eligibility on your own through the ebenefits portal or a lender can do one for you when your ready.I was trying to find a good article that i read a while back for you but i don't know where i seen it.

If someone like Aldi/Trader Joes dropped in around 40 and broadway and a few savvy Airbnb pioneers were willing to set up near stitsel weller and Michters who are working on bourbon trail tourism now, then it could happen but everyone’s betting on that Nulu, Smoketown and Shelby park corridor right now.

@John Underwood totally true!

If you have any income based repayment schedules, more than likely Fannie will be the best bet. 

I'd bet they don't have anywhere to move and are stringing you along until they find a place.  

I'm not totally confident in the results and reliability on those sources, though.