Lots of actionable advice.

Sure, my monthly cash flow will appear to increase by $220/mo, which could increase my purchasing power (a strong positive), but I'm not sure if it's a wise investment. 

The 8 mobile homes are on lease-to-own contracts with the existing tenants, and the homes were positioned to the tenants as effectively being their homes; if all goes well, the tenants will make all required payment for 10-15 year periods, and will gain title to the homes at the end. 

The lease payment replaces the electric bill, often with a lower amount, so from a cashflow angle it usually improves the customers position.

My course of action would be to purchase a multi family using my VA, live in one of the units until I move duty stations (about 2 years) , then keep it as an investment property.

Positioning. 

I have never ever heard of a downpayment loan (2nd position) for 30 years. 

Take action.

Using your rank without (ret.) automatically can be seen as a use of your official position.

"you either lied on that paperwork, or you're lying to me the judge," and either way you're SOL and Freddie Mac is secure in his lien position (which is what Mr.