Until that initial promulgation from the Department of Veterans Affairs comes out, no one is doing a VA loan that would only work according to their own particular interpretation of the new law.

Start with the potential gross income and work backwards from there.Check with the city or county planning and zoning department to get an idea of what you can build and what is required for all approvals including site plan and building permits, proffers, water/sewer tap fees, bonding requirements, inspections and CO process and time frame for all approvals.You also need to check with the utility companies and get an idea of availability and cost estimates from them for water, sewer, power, gas, cable, installation and connection requirements, tap fees, hookup charges, transformer location and relocation, power line and power pole relocation issues.

I used to live in a room on College Hill in Providence, RI and pay $400/m for the privilege to walk 20 minutes to my department.

Start with the potential net income to determine the value and work backwards from there subtracting development costs, building costs, commissions and interest expense.If the project looks feasible from a financial standpoint the next step is to check with the city or county planning and zoning department to get an idea if your concept will work, if you can build what you would like to build and what is required for all approvals including site plan, building permits, proffers, water/sewer tap fees, bonding requirements, inspections, setbacks, lot coverages, parking requirements, height restrictions, C/O process and time frame for all approvals.You also need to check with the utility companies and get an idea of availability and cost estimates from them for water, sewer, power, gas, cable, installation and connection requirements, tap fees, hookup charges, transformer location and relocation, power line and power pole relocation issues.

A year ago, I did get pre-approved by a lender for 300k and that was when I started my career with the Chicago Police Department (since then I have obtained numerous raises and decreased my debt).

@Brenda Whittaker I didn’t have enough time to read all arguments for tear offs etc. but I will say I just did a roof over inspected by the local building department and it went fine.

Then the sheriff's department or police will stand outside and keep the peace while your movers put everything out on the street.

One renter works for the volunteer fire department. 

Don’t be afraid to file a police report and notify her (in writing cc’ing the police department) that you feel threatened by her behavior.

Pools are permitted.Contractor ApprovalContractor must be accepted by Renovation Department prior to final approval and be responsible for the entire project.