And yes, you CAN buy a property while stationed overseas. 

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Unfortunately, you can not buy now and move in next year using a VA loan. 

If you're trying to buy a primary, househacking with a multifamily purchase MAY help with the DTI situation - it will just depend on the income from the non-primary unit(s). 

VA loans are intended purchasing a primary residence, you can’t buy a property for the express purpose to be a rental.

We have been researching our market and are very ready to buy an investment property.

I'm looking to buy a 2-4 unit this summer (most likely a duplex based on my area). 

First, you have to be careful with buying courses.

When buying a Real Estate consider property tax new cost specially in today's Market.

A benefit to having the commercial property and entity is that we aim to utilize business credit, so that our personal credit and debt to income ratio is not tanked as we remodel or redesign or buy furniture.