., $300 for paint and supplies) and add a fair hourly rate for labor.

Look at Homes.com or Realtor.com to get an idea what that type of property is selling for (look at the ones Pending or Under Contract)...or, look in the county's GIS system to see what similar properties sold for.Once you have an idea what a fair market value would be, let the landlord (if they're interested in selling) mention their price. 

For VA loans, here are some solid options:Veterans United (veteransunited.com)Navy Federal Credit Union (navyfederal.org)Caliber Home Loans (caliberhomeloans.com)USAA (usaa.com)Not sure if I can post a link here in the forum. 

I put a new build under contract early this month, and are now working on the loan with a credit union.

As a new realtor (and student) you probably make below 80% median income which might help you qualify.I work with Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union (for my primary) and Lyons National Bank (for my investments), both will probably be able to help you navigating downpayment assistance and your situation. 

it is illegal to offer Less than fair market value of any property in the fire area that is less than what the value was as of Jan. 6 2025. 

Often you can find these lenders with a mortgage broker or by reaching out to a local bank or credit union in the market you wish to buy.Cheers!

Some parcels are actually worth as much or more after the credits are clipped as before. 

Get a line of credit from a bank that leverages your equity without refinancing the properties.3.

Freddie Mac will allow you to finance each property and the Maximum is 10 loans on credit.