Lenders often consider the whole picture, so keep building that credit but don't let it hold you back from exploring options.Since you're considering a trailer to fix up, have you thought about markets like East Phoenix or the outskirts of Austin?

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Jeffrey Eschbach: Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Not sure if this holds true in your market.

When evaluating potential properties, consider three exit strategies: if you can sell quickly for a profit, hold it as a rental, or take a loss.

But if you get in now and hold for the next cycle, by year two or three, those numbers will look way better.

I don't hold to the "analysis paralyis" theory that if you're not buying something (LTR or STR), you're doing something wrong.  

I was just looking to turbo charge that a bit because as we know property values have gone up and buy and hold in a SDIRA just moves to slow even if you can max your SEP. 

I also hold a couple of real estate forums in the area for people like yourselves to connect with service providers, GC's, etc. 

I believe the code says "if a veteran holds legal title to a property secured by a VA loan but does not possess equitable title, this situation is considered 'not a disposition."