I just found it by getting a realtor and telling her that I was in the market for a 30-40k house and telling her my goals to live in with roommates and then rent out once I moved.  

Great contractor’s take the time to ensure that your goals for the project are achieved.

Good Luck in your goals and ventures!

I would like to establish realistic goals.- Is there a strategy to not live in the property using the VA loan?

I like that you have a solid goal in mind that is very achievable.

My goal is to develop beautiful, affordable, sustainable houses in B neighborhoods.  

As far as my other goals on BP, I am looking to network and help anyone looking to do business in Chicago.

I did both wholesaling and flipping early on, but wholesaling seemed a better fit for me.

That information is only available on the MLS and so you'll need to partner with an agent to help you access the information you need.A knowledgeable one will also understand the market and neighborhood around the property, as well as understand what your goals are as an investor, and should have experience working with other investors like yourself in the past.

@Kathleen Diaz Welcome.Most important to establish a few milestones to your goal and set a timeline!