you could get a bridge loan for 6-12 months untilyou complete the work.

I am buying my first property this upcoming Monday.I have a student loan balance from dental school above 400k with an interest rate of 5.875%.

I have a student loan balance above 400k with an interest rate of 5.875%.

If we can understand those factors better, we might be able to provide you with more solid advice.

Never hesitate to ask service providers to explain the rationale behind their recommended course of action. 

I do a lot of these loans for my investor clients.

Quote from @Tracy Thielman: I’m seeing an uptick in bridge loan usage, especially for investors needing quick acquisitions or waiting on long-term financing.Are others seeing the same trend?

However, we put little down, so our equity isn't much.I was going to try to get a personal loan, but the amount is too large for me to get.

Renting the homes can provide steady cash flow and build equity over time, while flipping could give you lump-sum cash but comes with more risk and work.

VA loan is an amazing program for all the reasons you pointed out earlier.