@Cary Ferguson Jr guess it depends on how low rents dropped during that recession, but based on what rents dropped to last time during the recession in this same area..I think I'd be fine. that's what I find so odd?? 

Please take the time to send a message or forward or share on social media - this is also posted on the MAREI Facebook Page.

Spouse may qualify for VA loan, but generally shouldn't have changed his bank loan opportunity, as those are generally filed jointly.Generally PD application, or rather loan qualification based upon PD application is only after you are sworn in, and not any step before it.You will have to prove to the bank that you will have continued income to pay off the debt.

I'm based in Ames but focus primarily in Des Moines.

Please consider joining Real Estate Investing Wealth Builders! This is the most dynamic real estate investing group in the Bay Area. We focus on helping each other build serious long-term wealth by investing in real ...

Touch base with me if you still need some help!

They are based in Houston but can help anyone across the US.

Just take action based on what is happening today.  

@Kevin FarrellYou can't base your purchase on 100% occupancy, because that's not reasonable.

It is a Co Op there is no HOA however there is a recurring monthly maintenance fee of $287 per month, the co-op shares which are based on the price of selected lot or home sites current pricing is set at $20,000 per lot, the homes are manufactured or mobile homes new ones start at $100K .......the $28K she is asking for includes both the co op share/lot and home.