Banks often have higher fees and less favorable rates, while online services like Wise offer more competitive options.As @Ryan Konen mentioned, other alternatives include Revolut for multi-currency transfers and OFX for large transfers without limits.

@Jaycee Greene I met with the credit union and waiting on an appraisal but pretty certain I'll access to around $80K @ 8%.

This is my second duplex and I do not have experience renting to someone in this situation.

I only ask because I work with a few different builders that have 2-4 units in growing markets.

This is technically a method of buying/selling real estate, which is illegal without a real estate or law license. 

Agree with those before me. 

Have you ever had a pet cause more damage than the fees you've collected?

Within 20 minutes, Taz sent me the details and photos - this guy is the BEST!!!

Hoping to connect with those who have done this before!

You have to explain it to the listing agent who doesn't get it, who then sends that to the seller, by telling them it's not that you have no money, but this is a right afforded to you based on your service to the country and you can also show proof of funds that you have money, but are choosing not to use it as a downpayment because you want to do reno with it.I would use your VA, that's what it's there for.