I'm still going to call a few different loan officers who have dealt in VA Loans for multi families and see if there is a way to pull it off.

A few nice "Rent to Own - Open House" signs in the area the day of pulled in 40+ visitors to one of mine.

@Dooreuhn Cee im looking for strategies that i can pull cash out of fairly quickly.

But right out of the gate as a newbie, I feel like it's the easiest route for my given circumstances.I would rather have 4 GREAT deals than mediocre deals that I don't have enough equity to pull a decent portfolio loan from.

Can't usually pull that move.  

So I need everyone's input please please and please :) I am going to do my first deal this fall and I am trying to do everything in my power to get as much information before pulling the trigger.

If I come across a great deal at say 3 million it is different than at 10 million. 10 million might be a great deal but doesn't mean I can pull it off alone myself without a syndicate etc. but I might have an investor that can own by themselves and would love that property.I think it is smart for brokers to also be investors and not just transactions only.

Pull comparable properties to see if the property is priced right. priced high, or a steal.

 pull a list of property owners in your county. who ever owns the most ( I usually like the ones who own them in personal names)...there's your mentor

Check with the building dept if the permits were pulled before doing anything.