I'm on fixed mortgages myself but even if on variable, if things get too risky you can always convert into a fixed mortgage later.

Give an inch and they'll take a mile. 

Does anyone know how difficult it is to convert a VA loan to a standard mortgage after renovations are complete.This will be my first investment property.

I am allowing a few months to get the units I chose to convert fully rented with reasonable people.

The mobile on it has not been cared for and cannot be converted.

If I do not convert this to a legal duplex am I still able to rent both units?

Had the vendor spray every inch of the area with mold killer just to put the tenant at ease.Got a call from the city inspector 30 min later who said the tenants were concerned for their safety. 

A flip does not qualify fora  1031.As mentioned if converted to a rental for a bit then it potentially can

I am  assuming that the property is 2193 sq ft with a converted garage with   540 sq ft, for a total of 2733 sq ft. 

One toilet was converted to a drug hiding area.