After working with Navy federal credit union, I was able to get approved for ~600k(1-2 unit SFR), 30yr foxed,4.5%interest, 0%down, and 2.2% VA funding fee which is wrapped into the loan. 

However, I know of some hard money lenders that will provide a line of credit after 2-3 successful deals.

During that time I’d also have the line of credit to pull on for repairs/vacancy/maintenance, and I’d have that line already established for my next investment.The second option is to put traditional mortgages on them in 6 months once the sale seasons.

Local banks will work with you if you have stellar credit and a good track record.

Here’s a couple articles with some more info:Learn About FHA 203k Improvement LoansUnderstanding the FHA 203k Loan

The upgrade benefits the tenant directly, but also yourself by improving the asset you own.

Then find a particular need in that space and challenge yourself to fulfill that need by designing a new app or helping someone to improve an existing app in the space. 

I am the real estate agent and we used James Hirbour from Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union for the mortgage and had a great experience.

Bought undervalue, planning on doing some improvements to the property as the years go by.

After moving in a did several improvements.