In the meantime while I dont have it though I fired my best bet would be an adjustable rate mortgage, because by the time it does adjust (3years most likely) I can refinance it into a va loan.

If you don't have any money and no skills, your best bet is to keep reading posts on BP till you figure some out.

A real estate attorney would probably be my best bet. 

Have a larger downpayment will make you a more attractive bet. 

But I bet within 1 to 1 and 1/2 hr drive there are deals that will make sense. 

18 Return of the Human Touch19 Issues to Watch20 Expected Best Bets for 201622 Chapter 2 Capital Markets23 The Debt Sector28 The Equity Sector35 Summing It Up36 Chapter 3 Markets to Watch36 2016 Market Rankings38 Market Trends39 The Top 20 Markets49 Perspectives on Regions60 Chapter 4 Property Type Outlook61 Industrial64 Apartments67 Office70 Hotels71 Retail75 Housing77 Chapter 5 Emerging Trends in Canada: Changing Opportunities78 Emerging Trends in Canadian Real Estate85 Markets to Watch in 201690 Property Type Outlook94 Expected Best Bets for 201695 IntervieweesHere are some highlights and excerpts from the report that I found informative:"Every major college and NFL football team sees its game plan shaped by its offensive and defensive coordinators, working in concert with the head coach.

If you can move away it sounds like your best bet but give proper notice according to the laws in your state

Your net spent will be lower I bet, and your end result will be the same.  

You're best bet is to be less than the average.

nice workNext time I bet the learning curve kicks in and your done in HALF the time too.Roofs are actually easier than carpet unless they are too steep for this old goat to walk on comfortably.