Max VA on a 4 unit property is $1.282MM and my understanding is I would only have to qualify for 1/4 of the loan amount, using the rents for the remaining 75%.HI Jesus,You have great rates above.The current rates in the market are much higher from lower 4's to 5's if we're talking about non owner conventional 2-4 unit properties. 

One of our quality standards for renters is that they are non-smoking.

I actually already data mine my target county's public records for homeowners with equity, and I could easily re-run the analysis for Seniors who have owned their house forever.

It appears properties on probate can either be sold privately or through public auction.

Commercial lending is not as highly subsidized by the government (unlike residential).

There may be direct (non Fannie Mae) lenders in your local community. 

Looking for non traditional financing bc I am newly self employed.

If using a lender this is a non issue.

I saw a Facebook ad for something called Hipcamp, essentially an AirBNB for camping sites, public and private.

Scott M West The promise of future work is 99% non-existent to us contractors, just so you know.