I should have been more specific and detailed.  

Jess.You can use that same loan, but get a PML or a friend to come in to help you with the extra 10% down that is needed. 

I know the whole Sheriff sale process fairly well, as well as all the redemption right's details and timelines.  

That means that if you normally make $5k/mo, but temporarily make $3k/mo until you return to work after two mortgage payments are due, but can show at least $4k extra liquid, your full $5k/mo income can be used to qualify you.

I need to learn about the numbers and the more detailed things which I will do since I will have alot of down time and I listen to the podcast on my 9-10 hour drives every single day.

So, in multiple offer situations, you need to be willing to offer something that will entice the seller to take the extra risk (though usually very small) to accept your VA loan over one of the conventional loan offers on the table.

Unless I can get private business insurance that excludes the extra $250/year mandated by FEMA/NFIP, then I'll probably just pool funds from all the rentals into one for disaster relief savings.  

When I run numbers on these home I always increase my numbers by 15% and add in an extra contingency allowance. 

With a HELOC, you have no extra expense (some HELOC has annual fees, but they are low - like $100 - $200 at most which is negligible) unless you actually pull the cash out.  

Plan B in your pocket,, tenant might not be able either to move out early.. you can ask but be prepared to offer more than just the prorated rent for a few days...and to have a moving truck for a few extra days yourself.