This triplex was my first investment property and therefore has a lot of my equity tied up in it.

I would only provide it if the investor is willing to pay for certified contractors that pull permits when needed and don’t try to cut corners.

Next comes a tie between our next door neighbors to the east, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Then use my VA loan to go get a nicer 4 bed for my family to live in.Pros option 1: Only 3.5% down, doesn't tie up another VA loan, if  flip is done right I could refinance into a conventional loan.Cons option 1: Could be tougher to cash flow with only 3.5% down plus the PMI associated, forces family to live through a flip.Option 2: Buy home with VA loan, live in for 4 years, move out and hold as a rental.Pros option 2: Easiest solution, least amount of headaches, family doesn't have to live through a flipCons option 2: Doesn't provide the most amount of potential growth, ties up another VA loan.Option 3: Buy rental with conventional loan, buy personal home with VA loan.Pros option 3: Easier solution, doesn't force family to live through a flip, gets rental and nice family home at same time.Cons option 3: Won't have the money to do major renovation on rental could cost more in long run, ties up a lot of money in rental, slow growth without doing renovations.

I always see the extra wire cut off as as close as possible to the casing on both ends. 

Two, the owner is responsible for the means to keep grass cut during the growing season.

Or is it simply just asking for the payoff amount and cutting them a check for the refinance given the property appraises? 

Yes, wood siding is more subject to moisture damage and rot, but you can pretty easily cut out a section yourself and (hopefully) replace it with an exact match.

I wont lie....half of it is a dump outside full of cut lumber and shrubbery.

I dislike having that much capital tied up for 6 months on a 1 month B.R.R.R.R., especially with rates being so low right now.