I eventually want to build on the lot but for the time being, I want to purchase it so that no else buys it first.

At Little Bear Creek
Properties, we specialize in developing large tracts of land into individual
lots for home builders in the Raleigh, NC area. However, we often face
challenges in sourcing suitable properties th...

The reason to have comparables is if you are representing someone or perhaps purchasing a house for yourself to live in.

Right now, I’m seeing max LTVs closer to 80% on purchases, though before COVID, we sometimes went up to 85%.Also, keep an eye out for lenders who promise amazing terms but demand large commitment fees upfront.

Whenever I have used seller financing as a buyer I always put in the note that the note holder must give me the first right of refusal to purchase my note at the same discount they are selling it at.

I'm looking to purchase my first property with my fiancé (both 25) with the goal being to establish our primary residence together, as well as giving me the opportunity to add equity/value via rehab before moving on and converting the property into a rental within a year or so to kickstart an investment portfolio.An interesting lead that recently came up is my parent's neighbor's house.

Would it be possible to connect to discuss more about the process of purchasing property as a military investor? 

Once I get a few deals under my belt and money is more abundant, I'll also purchase Seth's training.

Its usually called a post-completion or post-purchase mortgage.

You may also want to consider purchasing multi-unit properties and live in one of the units.