Podia can act as a database for these properties.Even Zillow had a notes section you can stored unstructured data in but can't search it, etc

If you would like more market data or if I can assist you in any way feel free to contact me. 

I could put 25% down, but would like to try for 20% to ensure i have plenty of money for improvements, reserves, etc. 

What kinds of websites do you use in your business to search for properties, property info, market data, real estate education, etc?

Also, have you talked to experts in these areas to ensure before you get very specific and go long here, that this is the right path that fits your temperament, what are the risks, opportunities and trends in this particular industry / niche?  

From this data, you can utilize a website bestplaces.net that will give you a breakdown of the percentage of homes that sold, in various price ranges, for a given zip code.

From this data, you can utilize a website bestplaces.net that will give you a breakdown of the percentage of homes that sold, in various price ranges, for a given zip code.

They still want to ensure capacity - that is, that you can repay the loan - but some may look at the rental income from the property or look at your cash-flow from income coming from abroad.

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They are outlined in Chapter 12 of the VA lenders handbook: http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.aspThe appraiser will be looking at the home to determine if it meets the MPRs basically ensuring the home is safe, structurally sound and sanitary.