banking loan industryThose are some ideas to geet you thinking

I'm a first time homebuyer and have access to a VA loan, should I speak with my bank right away to see what funding I can afford?

Banks have a certain way of doing things and little flexibility sometimes.

So my question I have is would it be possible for me to get a LOC (line of credit) with my local bank and then use it for down payments on my properties I want to invest in? 

Will bank finance or use Fanniue Mea on loans this big? 

I am looking at purchasing a bank owned property in Kansas which is only reviewing owner occupied offers for the first week, and then will look at investor offers.

If so, go to a bank or credit union to do a cash-out refi and draw all your cash out.

I have been in the banking industry, mainly commercial lending, for the last 15 years.  

If your financing, work I don't recommend working with a large bank.

You'll need a large reserve fund to absorb unforseen costs.You'd be better to buy the deal using bank debt -- I'm happy to introduce you to my contact at TowneBank.I'd argue market cap rates are closer to 7.5%.