Hypothetical situation.

Shoot me more info on your situation and I can help with a recommendation. 

I am wondering if it would be possible to use a VA Loan (no money down) to refinance out of a private money situation?

My question is for those who may have previously been, or currently are in a similar situation.

@Michael Hooper this publication of mine here on BP may help you get a better idea of how to handle these lending situations in the future.

If I was in your situation, since you say there are repairs to be made anyway, I would say it's not a bad option to get a hard/private money loan to pay off the arrears and do the repairs, then do a cash out refi in 6-12 months to pull your money back out.

After 3 sprayings on one unit, I sent a letter to the tenant to tell them because of their clutter, I will no longer pay for pest control as the pest company is telling me they cannot solve the situation when there is so much clutter. 

The fact that it is in foreclosure means little except that you may be in a time crunch to perform and that you are dealing with an extra sensitive situation and distressed owner/borrower.

He's already had 3 weeks free so you're already in a bad situation.

First i'd be checking if they would entertain selling or if they are seeking other solutions to feel out the situation.