First time encountering this scenario so I appreciate any advice

Negatives to VA Loans- Seller pays for termite Inspection-Termite damage needs to be repaired- VA property condition requirements- Longer close times- VA borrowers are typically, but not always, First Time Home Buyers, so all the perils that go along with that.- VA Borrowers very often tends toward very subpar lenders like USAA for instance.

Been doing fix and flips for some time How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Been doing fix and flips for some time How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Been doing fix and flips for some time How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

If some of you think now is an awful time to do this (re: interest rates) I'm open to being told to wait as well.

Not sure if you need to think about budget or not, but downtown will be very very expensive.I don't think there are enough lots that trade that there would be any time of accurate or even ballpark pricing.I don't know anything about it, but there does seem to be some good demand in self storage parking and also in truck parking. 

You could pay her back over time with interest, similar to a loan.

The longer lease, assuming strong credit tenant, means you will have a secured income for a long time.  

This strategy can help you expand your portfolio without needing extensive cash reserves each time.