But you'll be paying for the closing fees twice and won't have the "leverage" of using the quick cash closing to purchase the property at a lower amount. 

And a very sad day when an investor sells a property that is highly leveraged because they think they are escaping capital gains tax. 

This way the bank knows you already have some definite income coming in, so you may be able to stretch your money farther and leverage more.

Simply solve those issues being the nice guy and maintain all control to use kind and proper leverage.

Your idea on house hacking leveraging the VA loan is a good idea.  

I've leveraged my background as a furniture designer to create unique and beautiful experiences for guests, and they pay top dollar to stay at my properties.

But other economic data out next week include the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development who will release its latest economic outlook later today.

Any thoughts are appreciated.Hey Nate,Personally I would buy in a secondary market like here in Columbus OH, and focus on small multifamily, that way you can utilize easy to get leverage, and maximize cashflow and appreciation. 

Join a GP team and leverage their experience.

Since you have one year left, you could leverage FHA and other government loan programs that demand owner-occupancy plus a certain live-in time period.