While financial freedom is the goal it isn't necessarily attained quickly going that route.

A total scam on SFR rehab loans though)and 90 to 120 days start to finish if your lucky.

I will go the extra mile to ensure they are happy with the finished product, because it's the right thing to do.It's a bump in the road, but I've learned so much about my personal flip business locally, about my morals and how I'll react to bumps in the road, and more importantly how I respond to turmoil.

However, thinking realistically with my upcoming new job and finishing school, I probably will not have time, nor the energy for sweat equity, so I am thinking I should buy and hold to build equity, as opposed to focusing on building cash flow.I am aware there may be things I have not considered - so I am humbly asking the question --- What would you do if you had access to VA, FHA and conventional loans, approx 20-30K capital, good credit and low DTI?

About 2 1/2 years ago we bought our current home 1/2 built for a song and finished It out with me doing most of the work with a few hourly helpers.

Once you start getting into some more transitional areas, your ideal 2% may be attainable. 

However, thinking realistically with my upcoming new job and finishing school, I probably will not have time, nor the energy for sweat equity, so I am thinking I should buy and hold to build equity, as opposed to focusing on building cash flow.I am aware there may be things I have not considered - so I am humbly asking the question --- What would you do if you had access to VA, FHA and conventional loans, approx 20-30K capital, good credit and low DTI?

I had it framed by a contractor, then finished in-house by my crew (siding, insulation, etc) and a door installer put in the door.  

I started getting lots of pressure from my work - they were asking me about my dosages of medication and when my treatment would be finished.

Use the equity to purchase then refi once I have the mfh filled or finished as far as the remodel