I'd suggest trying a few different lenders in your market to find one better equipped to support you purchasing with a VA loan.

I’m still saving for purchase price and reserves, but while I do that, I heard on the podcast to try to just analyze one property a day and after a month or two it’ll become much easier.

I have read a few introductory books on real estate investment, and I am now looking to take steps towards purchasing my first property as I love to greatly research anything I want to start doing.

Another thought - When purchasing HVACs, roofs, tree removal, siding, etc. you can very easily pay "retail" (just look for the biggest ad campaigns online) or you can save 30-50% by being your own GC and finding or going to the crews directly.

I recommend your purchase agreement include an opportunity to review any lease agreement, payment history, and application screening for current occupants.

How are you planning to finance the purchase? 

\we have an oprotunity there to purchase multi unitr there and want to advice with someone that well familier with this area

I am going to go a bit off topic here...I have been thinking about purchasing a rowing machine for a while now and this thread, and thinking about how much my physical activity has gone down in the last year (since I left the Air Force), is making me think about it even more.

You appear to have found a property that doesn’t require property tax payments, title, hazard, or fire insurance, and a closing attorney or title and escrow that works for free on both the purchase and sale side.

The seasoning requirements, LTVs, and drivers of the difference in purchase/appraisal values will be effected by the loan product.