I'd suggest trying a few different lenders in your market to find one better equipped to support you purchasing with a VA loan.

JustinPersonally I'd use it to buy off market using creative finance keeping a healthy amount in reserves.

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Hey @Martina Su, do a search as there are several threads with tons of info.The bottom line is that there are restrictions all over the place so you should get a good realtor locally who knows the areas and market to guide you.

Then you can be in it for the long haul when the area becomes more developed and the market starts to mature.

You cannot use "short term rental income" to qualify on the subject property BUT you can use 75% of the appraiser's rent valuation on the 1007 market rent schedule.

I have off market investment property inventory here in Florida.

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So then the house is 10% owned by The Person, and 90% owned by The LLC (income and expenses shared accordingly).Now this year say I want to take the same percentage (10%) - and say it's a flat market and the house is still appraised at $500,000.  

Investors and Homeowners in Tulsa, how do you feel about the market in Tulsa overall right now?