Real Estate News in BriefA string of favorable data (lower inflation, higher unemployment rate) has convinced the market that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting short-term interest rates in September, and mortgage rates are already moving lower.Reminder!

I have heard that the VA Loans are the most restrictive, as far as a Property can have virtually " NOTHING "  wrong with it, I'E. has to be in Liveable/move in condition as the property currently sits,  in order for it to qualify.Given this, What things will usually disqualify a property for getting approved for a VA loan ?

We purchased another house and are finishing remodeling it and have about 20k left to spend to finish and move it (cabinets and countertops) and this will be our primary residence.  

Every following generation will be leaps better.You are taking the thought process all the way to it's ultimate end, where robots provide all labor.

Northern Virginia can indeed have a high barrier to entry, so exploring out-of-state options is a smart move, especially for first-time investors with a smaller budget. 

I have 5 STR’s in the area, so I'm familiar with that, but I'm not sure if it’s the best move here.

Both of you is correct actually, based on Citibank family office survey, most family office ae going to do this in 2024:- move higher allocation to institution grade debt investment in the range of 25%- direct real estate investment (rental) in the range of 10% How does 10% fair versus other years?

Then they mistakenly think just a little won’t hurt and we repeat the process.

There are drawbacks however, and it certainly isn't cash as multiple draws, estimates, and appraisals are required throughout every step of the process. 

Do we need to evict him if he doesn't move out per our request?