I am also a veteran so wanted to get more input on VA loans as well.  

We have also mentored some veterans into REI.

Local 25 year veteran PM posted his move out instructions online.  

If it’s a national bank forget it but if smaller and local...Research the property and the rehab costsPrepare a presentation to the bank about your skills experience and financeReach out to whoever is in charge of distressed assets and request a meetingIt’s possible they have internal metrics for veteran, community building and other loans that may give them an incentive to work with youPut together numbers that work for you—banks aren’t stupid and have their own drivers and it may get to the point where they perceive it to their advantage to get a loan off the books and back performing.

Make sure his lease is “as is” and make sure you photograph his unit on closing.

If you'd like to connect I'd be more than happy to look over your lease, but it's likely that you're protected and well in rights to charge the entire amounts back to the resident(s) ledger with invoice uploaded, photographs if applicable and any communication with the vendor who complete repairs, even in situation SFH #1 (regardless of familial status).

I am a seven year navy veteran looking to get into real estate investing and I know I can’t do it alone. 

Reaching out to any veteran investor in San Antonio area to chat with!

My real estate has given me a lot of freedom, the freedom to pursue my dreams of leaving the military to become a self-employed photographer (www.ryanblax.com), but I feel that I'm so close to being able to live without any worry of monthly income.

I am happy to lend a helping hand and share my knowledge with veterans and active duty members.