If he has a business entity in the United States, his deal should qualify for private money loans. 

(FYI- I don't have a ton of cash laying around and will be getting a loan on this.)Thanks to everyone who chimes in.

The numbers look great as-is, but I would feel much better knowing I might have more flexibility long term. 

I’m about to PCS to San Antonio for a year and was considering buying an investment property to live in while I’m there, then rent out after I leave.My question is this: since we’re restricted in getting fixer uppers with the VA loan (I know there are renovation loans), what are you looking for with the property?

Do you want to gain a competitive edge and secure better terms?

If I were to BRRRR a quadplex, when it comes to refinancing, would I be able to structure the loan as my primary residence (house hack it).

This usually results in the borrower just doing a rate and term refinance or cashing out on the low end.

The lower of 4% or local CPI guarantees in the long term the existing tenant rents will not keep up with inflation.  

As a model, Techvestor syndicates (uses investor funds) to acquire, fit-out and operate short-term rental properties for profit in select markets across the US. 

This one property we landed with a hard money loan and only $10k out of pocket will soon be a paid off $260k asset cash flowing $2,000/mo with which we will use to help pay-off a $500k 30 yr loan..in 8 years.