You have to refinance out of the VA, which means you will need 20% equity unless you qualify for another low down payment program.

You should look for a 4 plex because you can get the most bang for your buck doing that and you can do that by only putting 5% down OR using a Hard Money Lender that does a rental program for only 3 points down. 

I want to get an fha loan so I am able getting a duplex along with a downpayment assistance program that gives first time home owners with ( I believe ) a credit score of 640 they will give you 3.5% as a downpayment. 

Do it now so you are prepared to grow smoothly.

My photographer used a program to merge panned photos so that might be what you're seeing.

It has been a great learning experience as a home owner and has helped prepare me for my next investment property.

Working a regular 8 hour day I would end up being over 12 hours away from home with the commute, be prepared for that lifestyle.

How can i use these six months to really prepare myself to get out. 

@Caleb Jordan HomeStyle is a renovation loan, it’s the only one on conventional market, delayed financing is a different program 

I was looking on LendingTree.com, and came across their affiliate program.