Corporations will be repatriating overseas funds and expanding, which will be a positive impact over the coming months and even years. 

I am looking at getting an FHA or VA loan to fund the property with the low to no money down financing (since most lower end homes will be 300+K, so that means 60+k down payment).

I just funded a 54 lot subdivision on FLA last Oct..

Depending on what your long term goals are, you might be better off investing in a mutual fund.

I previously worked for a non-profit developer and the developer's you want to work with will not only be established, but have experience working with various tools and funding sources particular to non-profit organizations.

., one that is only invested in stocks or mutual funds), the distribution rules are the same.

I don’t financially have the funds yet for a down payment since I am working on rebuilding my business so my next strategy is to take the equity out of my home to use for a down payment but that will roughly be $40k so not nearly enough for the normal 20% down.

However you need to have big chunks of money to invest with a lower cost of funds to make it work as an investor. 

So for example, purchase price of 100K, and 30K rehab, what are the considerations regarding how to fund it? 

Results will vary by loan type and lender.An alternative that may resolve your dilemma is the use of a SD401(K), which allows far greater tax deductions than a SEP and allow you multiple routes to use the funds for real estate investment.