Using the VA loan is a good option but depending on time you have left to transfer to Pensacola there is always a way to use private lender if your wanting this as an investment property.

There several great alternatives for you. 1) You could be the money side of the investment while someone else is the acquistion and development and management side. 2) You could be a Private Lender that holds Notes. 3) Or, you could do Commercial properties. 4) You could do new construction. 5) You could be an investor in a Syndication. 6) You could own REITS.

I'm interested in moving out of that area but most of my private lenders want their money in the Tillamook county area. 

As a private/hard money lender, I have no problem with my borrower selling an option behind my position.

The rental apt. is pretty unique (3 beds, 3 baths, 2 of which are on suites) with a private rear deck in a nice residential neighborhood, so I don't think a locked door will deter tenants. 

I can give his number out here on the thread but private message me or text me at my number below. 

I am a private seller and would like to price this house for a quick sale.

I have a private lender that finances mine from a self-directed IRA but have had no luck with traditional banks.

we have heard many good and bad experiences with using hard money and private money. we are new to real estate investing and looking to do a flip soon.

You should still have plenty of value to add, make a little money and get your feet wet.Or.. go more of a traditional route and just buy a fix and flip with private money.