So, if a broker came across this as either their listing or as an existing listing and had access to investment capital, they could buy out the equity position or one of the equity partners and structure the above transaction.

In the process of buying my first 4 unit!  

I kept trying to response but my phone was giving me difficulties but anyways I was going to say that when you buy a turnkey property you were buying at market value somebody else has already done the flip.

And yes, you CAN buy a property while stationed overseas. 

Unfortunately, you can not buy now and move in next year using a VA loan. 

If you're trying to buy a primary, househacking with a multifamily purchase MAY help with the DTI situation - it will just depend on the income from the non-primary unit(s). 

VA loans are intended purchasing a primary residence, you can’t buy a property for the express purpose to be a rental.

Replace it when you buy, and it's free. 

We have been researching our market and are very ready to buy an investment property.

I'm looking to buy a 2-4 unit this summer (most likely a duplex based on my area).