I have found a lender who will do a portfolio loan, partial release and no pre-payment penalty for both properties.

60k down payment with a loan from Provident FundingHow did you add value to the deal?

I’m active duty Air Force retiring next year.A great way to start is using your VA loan.

Possible exit strategies are a quick flip on the MLS, the home has been moved so I think that excludes FHA financing, but a conventional loan is still available. 

The bank can call the loan due (due on sale cause).2.

Is there any loans to apply for to use to fix up the co-op?

I don't know yet what state I'll be investing in, so there will be outstanding questions.The goals:- grow my little nest egg over the next 20 years (I'm 56 now).

Looking to do a 30yr cash out re-fi on a rental property. Anyone have experience with Aloha Capital in Boulder CO?

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But overall the worst I can see it being is it needs electrical and plumbing and painting..It would be my first deal so it lets me put my foot in the door so I can then take a home equity loan out of it to get into my next deal with a higher chance to negotiate the price down.Also the population density of Puerto Rico is so high that it seems unlikely I won't be able to find a tenant rather quickly, especially when a majority of the island is under affordable housing..