Building a cabin in a tourist destination that does not have easy access to gas or electric.So I will need to run electric line anyway and considering installing underground propane tank, is it worth it?

He works with us often here in Chicago, but can service loans across the country!

Louis for the hard money loan.

We just had our 3-year loan mature on 2/2/24.

Your realtor will be able to give you a much more detailed market specific answer but with house hacking and a VA loan it should be possible to get 0 out of pocket.

There is a reason banks don't make loans on stocks.

  $190k all-in ($131,250 30 year loan, $43,750 DP and $15k in renovations). 

You could also use a Fannie May Home style renovation loan which a conventional loan and require 5% down vs.

Yes there are alternatives for both beige and 30 year loans for no US borrowers.

However, my debt to income ratio with that home loan, and student loan doesn't look that great currently and I don’t have much for a down payment.