So I was thinking to house hack a single family home using a VA loan.

While I am a veteran, I can’t utilize a VA loan bc I’m overseas, but I hope to buy multiple properties over the course of 2-3 years.

@Craig Hartwick I talked to an appraiser friend of mine, and he said he knows of NO rules from Fannie, FHA or VA that dictate this requirement...

In town for my girlfriend’s work conference. Just looking to chop it up with anyone in the industry. Coffee/lunch whatever works.

Last June I bought a duplex using a VA loan with no money down and boy has this been a hell hole. 

Hi, am considering using a VA loan to house hack my first Real Estate Investment.

I understand that multi-family poperties can be pricey but since I am a veteran so I can qualify for properties with my VA loan, which allows me to buy any property with ZERO money down as long as I occupy one of the units.

In NC & VA, though, we just require proof that tenant has opened utility accounts in their name before providing keys because we are not responsible for the bills if they don't pay. 

Take advantage of the VA loan.

I do have the option for around a $70k down payment, I just need to do a cost-benefit analysis on weather or not I use it as a down payment, or use my VA benefits and save it for a larger down payment down the road.